Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster faces a lengthy period out of the game as he prepares to undergo cruciate ligament  surgery on his cruciate knee ligament .

Ben Foster started having knee problems at the end of the season.  The problem was diagnosed by England and the United medical staff when he reported for international duty a few weeks ago.

A United representative says: “Ben Foster has a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee and will require an operation in two to three weeks’ time.” Unfortunately, United could not give a date when Foster is likely toreturn, but it is definite that he will miss the the few matches of the Premiership season.

Foster enjoyed an excellent loan period at Watford last season, where his performances gained him a first England cap in February. He had been tipped by many to replace Edwin van der Sar as United’s first choice keeper next season, but today’s injury may spell the end of those hopes.

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