Post by davefc on Feb 11, 2010 16:23:43 GMT
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is expected to be sidelined for four weeks after fracturing his right arm in the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday.
The Welshman collided with Steve Sidwell during the second half and left Villa Park with his arm in a sling.
Giggs, 36, will miss both legs of the Champions League last-16 clash with AC Milan, plus the Carling Cup final with Villa at Wembley on 28 February.
He will miss Premier League matches against Everton, Wolves and West Ham.
Giggs has been one of United's most consistent performers this season and his absence will be a major loss for Sir Alex Ferguson and his men as they go in chase of a Carling Cup, Champions League and Premier League treble.
The veteran midfielder fine form been recognised with a series of accolades, including the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award in April.
The injury casts a cloud over what was otherwise a satisfactory performance at Villa Park, one which saw United move to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
United will also be without Nani for the Carling Cup final as the Portuguese winger faces a three-match suspension after being sent-off for a foul on Villa's Stiliyan Petrov.
The Welshman collided with Steve Sidwell during the second half and left Villa Park with his arm in a sling.
Giggs, 36, will miss both legs of the Champions League last-16 clash with AC Milan, plus the Carling Cup final with Villa at Wembley on 28 February.
He will miss Premier League matches against Everton, Wolves and West Ham.
Giggs has been one of United's most consistent performers this season and his absence will be a major loss for Sir Alex Ferguson and his men as they go in chase of a Carling Cup, Champions League and Premier League treble.
The veteran midfielder fine form been recognised with a series of accolades, including the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award in April.
The injury casts a cloud over what was otherwise a satisfactory performance at Villa Park, one which saw United move to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
United will also be without Nani for the Carling Cup final as the Portuguese winger faces a three-match suspension after being sent-off for a foul on Villa's Stiliyan Petrov.
