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Injury News: Manchester United defender Alex Telles suffers ankle problem

According to injury news from Sky Sports, Manchester United will be without Alex Telles for a few weeks. He twisted his ankle in training during the buildup to the QPR friendly and was sent home. Solskjaer addressed the issue and claimed that he would be out for a few weeks.

There was a lot of excitement when United brought in Telles last season. After all, he seemed like a better attacking threat than the options already at the club. However, the Brazilian found himself warming the benches more often than he would have liked as Shaw had one of his best-ever seasons. It was only when Shaw was rested or unavailable that Telles managed to get a rare game.

Alex Telles in action for Manchester United. (imago Images)

Telles featured in the Derby game when he got the nod for the second 45 minutes. It was a solid showing if not spectacular. However, in a huge blow to Solskjaer, Telles has suffered an ankle injury and will miss out the next couple of weeks. He could also miss the start of the season.

Solskjaer was hopeful that it isn’t too serious and that he would only be out for a couple of weeks.

Derby County v Manchester United, ManU Pre-Season Friendly 18/07/2021. Alex Telles 27 of Manchester United during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Derby County and Manchester United at the Pride Park, Derby, England on 18 July 2021.

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The flying full-back will likely miss United’s remaining friendly games against Brentford, Preston and Everton. United have their first league game in three weeks’ time against Leeds. Solskjaer will be hoping he can have Telles fit by then.