Man United’s Eriksen Injured for ‘Extended Period’

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen applauds to supporters at the end of the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP)
Manchester United's Christian Eriksen applauds to supporters at the end of the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP)
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Man United’s Eriksen Injured for ‘Extended Period’

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen applauds to supporters at the end of the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP)
Manchester United's Christian Eriksen applauds to supporters at the end of the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP)

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has been ruled out of action for up to three months with an ankle injury, dealing a significant blow to the club's hopes for the remainder of the season.

The Danish player, 30, had to be substituted during United's 3-1 win over Reading on Saturday in the FA Cup following a foul by Andy Carroll and a statement from the club on Tuesday said he was "likely to be out until late April or early May".

Eriksen has played 31 out of United's 32 matches in all competitions this season while scoring two goals and providing nine assists.

The midfielder joined United on a free transfer last year from fellow Premier League side Brentford, where he had re-established his career after having a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the European Championship in June 2021.



AlUla Desert Blaze to Kick Off Friday with over 500 Runners

The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
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AlUla Desert Blaze to Kick Off Friday with over 500 Runners

The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA
The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA

The latest edition of AlUla Desert Blaze race kicks off Friday, with more than 500 runners from around the world competing in one of the region’s most prominent and challenging desert races.

The race welcomes participants of all levels, from professional athletes to amateurs, with four distance options: 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km (half marathon), and 42.2 km (full marathon), SPA reported.

All routes begin at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, while the full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla.

The race is a featured event in the AlUla Moments Calendar of year-round sports and cultural activities, offering visitors the chance to explore AlUla’s rich historical heritage.