Fellaini Could Delay Wrist Operation For Two Years

Marouane Fellaini needs an operation on his injured wrist but could delay surgery for up to two years, according to Manchester United boss David Moyes.

The Belgium star has been playing with a protective cast on his hand during the recent internationals and Moyes is keen for him to continue playing for United, particularly with Tom Cleverley ruled out by injury.

"Fellaini needs an operation," said Moyes. "It is quite a bad wrist injury. There is a bit of bone and ligament sticking out.

"We have been told we can get away without operating just now and we are a little bit short with Tom Cleverley picking up a calf strain for England, so we need him and we will put it off as long as we can.

"That could be as long as two years. It is not desperate but part of it is does he feel OK to play.

"You do use your arms to hold people off and we have to make sure his wrist is not suffering any more damage than it is already."