Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui will be out for a few weeks after undergoing a minor heart procedure.
The full-back, who joined United from Bayern Munich in a deal worth an initial €15m (£12.8m), underwent the procedure after experiencing palpitations.
Mazraoui was taken off at half-time of United’s goalless draw with Aston Villa last weekend and was replaced by Victor Lindelof.
A Manchester United source said: “This is a relatively common condition and Noussair is expected to make a full recovery and be available for selection within the next few weeks.”
The news means Mazraoui joins a long list of United defensive absentees. Harry Maguire also came off at half-time of United’s draw at Aston Villa with a muscular injury and will be out for a few weeks.
Maguire and Mazraoui join long-term absentees Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia on the treatment table.
Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo also withdrew from their national team squads for this October international break due to injury.
Maguire to spend ‘a few weeks’ on the sidelines
United defender Harry Maguire has confirmed he will spend “a few weeks on the sidelines” with injury.
The centre-back was withdrawn during United’s 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday after visibly feeling some discomfort in his lower leg.
He took to Instagram to release a statement that said: “Frustrated to pick up an injury at the weekend, will be a few weeks on the sidelines for me but I’ll come back stronger.”
Man Utd’s next ten fixtures
October 19: Brentford (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm
October 24: Fenerbahce (A), Europa League, kick-off 8pm
October 27: West Ham (A), Premier League, live on Sky Sportskick-off 2pm
October 30: Leicester (H), Carabao Cup round of 16, live on Sky Sportskick-off 7.45pm
November 3: Chelsea (H), Premier League, live on Sky Sportskick-off 4.30pm
November 7: PAOK (H), Europa League, kick-off 8pm
November 10: Leicester (H), Premier League, kick-off 2pm
November 24: Ipswich (A), Premier League, live on Sky Sportskick-off 4.30pm
November 28: Bodo/Glimt (H), Europa League, kick-off 8pm
December 1: Everton (H), Premier League, kick-off 1.30pm
