Tension at Old Trafford as Manchester United star will be out of action for 1 month for one of the most disturbing reasons (photo)

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- Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for a month

- He sustained an injury against Burnley and has added to the injuries woes of United

- Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku is also injured, but the club have not revealed how long he will be out

Premier League giants Manchester United have been hit with another injury problem as the Red Devils will now be without striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for 1 month.

The Swedish professional football star sustained the injury against Burnley and was left out of his side's 0-0 Premier League clash against Southampton.

Ibrahimovic now joins fellow striker Romelu Lukaku on the sidelines after the Belgian was taken off on a stretcher following a clash of heads with Southampton defender Wesley Hoedt.

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out for 1 month (photo: Sun)

Zlatan's latest injury is now expected to be a serious headache for Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho as the former Real Madrid gaffer will now have to fall on Marcus Rashford ahead of their next clash against Everton.

Marcus Rashford came on to replace Romelu Lukaku against Southampton when the like-for-like replacement would've been Ibrahimovic.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Manchester United drop to third position on the log following a 0 - 0 draw with Southampton in their match day 21 Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho's side who came into the game with two consecutive draws had the better chances and most possession but could not get past a string Saints defense.

The highlight of the first half was Romelu Lukaku having to be stretched off after a clash of heads with Wesley Hoedt in the 14th minute.

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