He left Stadio Olimpico on crutches and there had been fears that Vidic could miss the rest of the season with the injury.

But a second scan on Thursday morning has shown that there is not a serious problem with the centre-half's knee.

United expect Vidic to miss Sunday's Premier League game with Middlesbrough and the return leg against Roma next Wednesday.

He has also been ruled out of the showdown with title rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford on 13th April, but could be back the following week against Blackburn Rovers.