Manchester United forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is set for a layoff of near one month after suffering an ankle injury Saturday at Aston Villa.
The Red Devils' forward twisted his left ankle in a non-contract injury early in United's match at Villa Park, having to be removed by stretcher.
After the match, manager Alex Ferguson told assembled media that Hernandez had suffered "torn ligaments" and would be out "three to four weeks," according to the BBC.
The injury occurred sa the Mexico international entered the Aston Villa arc, appearing to position himself for a cross from United's right. As he went to put his left foot down, Hernandez turned his ankle and immediately went to ground.
Hernandez was eventually replaced by Antonio Valencia but only after a significant delay to the match, one which led to eight minutes of extra time being added to the first half.
The 23-year-old Hernandez has six goals in 12 league matches this season for Manchester United, his second since moving to England from Chivas Guadalajara in Mexico.
In his first Barclays Premier League season, Hernandez scored 13 goals in 27 appearances as part of United's league title-winning team.
