Van Gaal confirms Man United striker Van Persie faces prolonged spell on the sidelines

Louis van Gaal has revealed Robin van Persie's ankle injury will keep the striker out for more than a fortnight - and admits the club will have to 'wait and see' how bad the injury is.

The 31-year-old was injured during the Red Devils' 2-1 defeat to Swansea last weekend and, according to some reports, could spend a month on the sidelines.
And, speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Sunderland, Van Gaal claims the former Arsenal man could be out of action for a prolonged period.
"He is injured," the 63-year-old said. "It is an ankle problem. I do not think it is very heavy but ankle problems can take a long time. It is not one or two weeks."