"Man Utd" will have to cope without R. van Persie for about a month. © EuroFootball.com

"Manchester United" strategist David Moyes confirmed on Friday that forward Robin van Persie will be out of the lineup for four weeks. It is reported that the Dutchman pulled his thigh muscle in the UEFA Champions League match against Donetsk's "Shakhtar" team. The footballer returned to the lineup only in the last "Premier League" match against the "Newcastle" team, which the "Red Devils" lost 0 - 1. Prior to that, R.van Persie missed four matches due to a groin injury. The forward appeared in the match against Donetsk's team as a substitute and made an assist, but while kicking from a corner flag, he suffered an injury, which will keep him out of play for about a month. This season, R.van Persie has scored 10 times in all competitions."