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Eriksen left Old Trafford on crutches on Saturday after being tackled by Reading striker Andy Carroll in the fourth-round tie.
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is likely to be out until early May with an ankle injury, the club said on Tuesday.
Eriksen left Old Trafford on crutches on Saturday after being tackled by Reading striker Andy Carroll in the fourth-round tie.
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The loss of the 30-year-old Danish playmaker is a blow for United, who are fourth in the Premier League and in the Champions League qualification places after good form ended January with a 3-2 defeat by leaders Arsenal. 22.
United said in a statement: “Christian Eriksen is expected to be out of action for an extended period due to an ankle injury sustained in our FA Cup win over Reading on Saturday.
“While the investigation continues, preliminary assessments indicate Ericsson is likely to be out by late April or early May.”
United said “hopefully Christian can return in time to play a role in the final stages of the campaign”.
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