A photograph emerged thanks to his wife's Instagram story and what would normally be the picture of domestic bliss was tarnished by the fact the United star's foot was wrapped in a protective brace as it lay elevated on a stack of cushions.
To make matters worse, a large moon boot and a pair of crutches were close at hand.
With some enormous matches to come as the season reaches its climax, the prospect of the Reds being without the Portugal international is a terrifying one. The sight of his encased foot and walking aids has sent shivers down many a spine, maybe even Erik ten Hag's.
The injury occurred in the opening half of United's penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
The midfielder challenged for a ball and landed awkwardly, twisting his right ankle as he planted his foot on the pitch. It was wince-inducing to watch, so it must have been excruciating to suffer.
After receiving treatment, he gingerly returned to his feet, limped around for a few minutes but then soldered on despite the obvious pain.
He played the full 90 minutes and was only taken off once the clock had struck 101 minutes deep into extra time.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 26, 2023 من Manchester Evening News.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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