Man Utd's Tom Cleverley out injured until Christmas

 

Cleverley has made seven appearances for United this season 

 

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has been ruled out until Christmas with the ankle injury he picked up in October's win at Everton.

The injury was originally not thought to be too severe and the 22-year-old was substituted as a precaution.
But United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed: "It's more serious than we thought. We've done further scans and he's had a recurrence of an injury.

CLEVERLEY'S CLUBS

• 2003-present - Manchester United
• 2009 - Leicester (loan)
• 2009-10 - Watford (loan)
• 2010-11 - Wigan (loan)

"We're going to have to give him a break until Christmas."
Striker Danny Welbeck will also miss United's trip to Swansea on Saturday after he strained a muscle while on international duty with England.
Ferguson also said that the game at the Liberty Stadium would come too soon for defender Chris Smalling who is recovering from a broken toe.
"Chris is not far away but I don't think he will be back, I think he'll be ready for Tuesday," said Ferguson referring to United's Champions League match at home to Benfica.
Winger Ashley Young has shaken off his toe injury and is in the squad.