Roberto Martinez reveals Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini suffers knee ligament damage during Belgium’s win over Bosnia
The 29-year-old was forced off in the first half during international duty, with Jose Mourinho now anxiously waiting for a full prognosis
BELGIUM boss Roberto Martinez has revealed Marouane Fellaini has suffered knee ligament damage during Belgium's 4-3 win over Bosnia.
The Manchester United midfielder is now back with the Red Devils with a full prognosis on the extent of his injury to be released in the next 24 hours.
He was forced off in the first half while on international duty on Saturday, with Jose Mourinho sweating at how long they are set to miss their star man for.
Fellaini has been in inspired form this season - netting four times in eight games - including a brace against Crystal Palace in a 4-0 drubbing at Old Trafford recently.
With Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick both on the sidelines, the ex-Everton ace has added to the list of key men unavailable to face Liverpool this coming Saturday.
Speaking to the media, Martinez said: "Marouane Fellaini, it has been confirmed that he has got ligament damage.
"He has gone back to Manchester United. It was a very unfortunate injury for Marouane. I don't think the state of the pitch played any part.
"A collision between two strong players, very committed that they want to win the ball, and unfortunately Marouane ended with a damaged ligament."
He went onto add he is unsure how long the knee injury will set him back for, he added: "Marouane is a very quick healer but obviously now we had the scan and it is damage in the ligament.
"Damage could be very little or very big.
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"I think the next few days, we will have a clear idea of the final state of the injury. The first 48 hours, you have still got the swelling.
"We don't know at this stage (how long Fellanini will be out for).
"I think with Marouane, sometimes you expect him to be out, but he is a really quick healer."
United currently sit second in the Premier League table - level on points with rivals Manchester City - who have a superior goal difference.
