Sunderland winger Adnan Januzaj out for at least six weeks with ankle injury

Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on November 2, 2013
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Sunderland confirm that on-loan Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks with an ankle injury.

Sunderland winger Adnan Januzaj has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks with an ankle injury.

The Belgian, on loan from Manchester United, picked up the injury during the Black Cats' 3-2 defeat against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

A scan on Tuesday confirmed that the 21-year-old has suffered ankle ligament damage and is expected to be out until November at the earliest.

Januzaj has scored once for the Premier League's bottom side in seven appearances.

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