Manchester United are facing up to a lengthy absence for skipper Nemanja Vidic.

United fear Vidic will face prolonged absence with a calf injury.

He limped out of United's opening win at West Bromwich on Sunday and has not been seen at the club's Carrington training ground all week.

The Serbia international has been sent to a specialist to help speed up his recovery.

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