Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez is set for a spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed he has suffered a hamstring injury.
The Chilean has started just seven matches so far this season in a campaign that has been plagued by injuries.
Speaking to the press on Friday, manager Jose Mourinho confirmed the injury and was not confident of the attacker's chances of featuring again before the new year.
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"The first thing I can say is that in every club, when a player is not playing it is a simple manager’s decision," the Old Trafford boss said.