Cleverley to miss four weeks

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley will be out for four weeks after sustaining an injury in their 5-0 win away at Bolton on Saturday.

Cleverley was on the receiving end of a strong challenge from Bolton striker Kevin Davies early in the first half, and it had been feared that he had fractured a bone in his foot.

But manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed via the club’s official website that the England Under-21 player has suffered ligament damage and is set to return in one month.

The 22-year-old has started the season in good form in a central midfield partnership alongside Anderson, and was replaced on Saturday by Michael Carrick.

Cleverley adds to a growing list of potential absences through injury ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match away at Benfica.

Ferguson said Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra are also doubtful for the clash in Lisbon.

“Jonny got a knee in the hip in the second half which was pretty painful and is a doubt for Wednesday [against Benfica], while Patrice got a kick on the kneecap. We’ll have a look at them on Sunday,” he said.