( CNN ) -- Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has been ruled out for a minimum of three weeks after suffering a foot injury during the 3-0 Premier League win over title rivals Chelsea . France defender Patrice Evra will be out for a minimum of three weeks after hurting ankle ligaments . It was Evra 's first game back after a four-match suspension imposed by the Football Association for his involvement in a post-match fracas involving groundstaff at Stamford Bridge last season . The French left-back was hurt after firing over a cross for Wayne Rooney 's goal and now faces another spell on the sidelines as United chase trophies on four fronts . Evra suffered ligament damage and manager Alex Ferguson said : `` He will be out for three weeks minimum and maybe four . It should n't be any more than that . `` He just went over on his foot and has done the little ligament in his foot , so we need to get the swelling down and that will take about 7-10 days . '' Evra sits out Wednesday 's Premier League clash with Wigan , the trip to Bolton three days later and next week 's League Cup semifinal return at home to Derby when United will be expecting to overturn a 1-0 deficit . Central defender Rio Ferdinand remains on the sidelines for at least another week although a scan on his back problem confirmed there is no long-term damage . Ferdinand , out for a month , needs more rest and Jonny Evans will continue in central defense with Wes Brown still two weeks away from a comeback after ankle surgery . Ferguson hopes Ferdinand will be back for the televised FA Cup fourth round home clash against Tottenham on Saturday January 24 .
Manchester United defender Marc Evra sidelined for minimum of three weeks . Chelsea hurt ankle ligaments during 1 - 0 Premier League win over Chelsea . England defender Rio Ferdinand is out for another month with a back injury .