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Joe Thomas & Keifer MacDonald

Alex Iwobi injury latest as Everton midfielder leaves Old Trafford on crutches

Alex Iwobi suffered suspected damage to his ankle ligaments during the second half of Everton's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United - although Everton are hopeful the injury isn't as serve as first appeared.

The ECHO understands the Nigerian international, who was replaced by Abdoulaye Doucouré after 52 minutes and later left Old Trafford on crutches, will undergo a scan on his ankle in the coming days, with initial fears suggesting it could be ligament damage.

Iwobi was left in a heap after a strong challenge from Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia early in the second half and spent a prolonged period of time receiving treatment, where he was comforted by team-mates Seamus Coleman and Demarai Gray.

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