Anderson blow for United

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been ruled out until February with a knee injury.

The Brazilian, who two years ago was forced to undergo an operation following cruciate ligament damage, has been sent back to the same specialist in Portugal for further assessment.

Anderson has not played since the Champions League clash with Otelul Galati on November 2 but the injury has turned out to be far worse than Sir Alex Ferguson feared.

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