Herrera suffers fractured rib

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has suffered another injury blow after it was revealed midfielder Ander Herrera sustained a fractured rib against West Ham at the weekend.

The 25-year-old Spaniard, who signed in the summer, has been an important member of Van Gaal’s side and becomes the 10th player in the United squad to be injured.

The club say his progress will be monitored over the next few weeks, but it is not known how long the problem will keep him out for in total. He was substituted in the 74th minute against the Hammers after suffering the injury.

United’s official website stated: “Ander Herrera sustained a fractured rib during the match against West Ham United on Saturday. The club will continue to monitor his progress over the next few weeks.