Another blow for the Red Devils! Man Utd confirm Gabby George suffered ACL tear in WSL match against Leicester

• Gabby George set for lengthy absence
• Picked up the injury against Leicester City
• Joins team-mate Emma Watson in sustaining ACL injury

WHAT HAPPENED? The 26-year-old English international was forced to leave the pitch just nine minutes into the Women's Super League game between Manchester United and Leicester City that ended in a 1-1 draw during the weekend. It has been confirmed that United's summer signing has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will force her to go under the knife. George will definitely be absent for United's next Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with head coach Marc Skinner suggesting she could be out of action for up to a year.

WHAT THEY SAID: Skinner told reporters on Tuesday: "It's an ACL. There are different levels of ACLs. She goes in today for an operation. I would always put 12 months on this sort of injury. She could come back sooner, but I would rather work back. That's the sensible way to prepare, working backwards. We will support her and give her the best treatment and we will make sure that she comes back from that stronger and even better than she was before. I asked Gabby if there was anything we could do and she said 'Can you win in Paris?' and we will certainly try our best."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: George, who only joined the club from Everton this summer, has become the second Red Devils star to sustain an ACL injury this season after midfielder Emma Watson. She has made four appearances so far this season for United, but may not feature again in the current campaign.

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WHAT NEXT? Marc Skinner's side will be next seen in action against PSG in the second leg of their Champions League second round clash. The tie is delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg.