Manchester United face being without John O'Shea for two months.
The Sun says O'Shea could be out for up to two months after suffering a calf injury on Republic of Ireland duty.
The Manchester United defender was injured during last weekend's World Cup win in Cyprus.
O'Shea returned to Manchester for tests after withdrawing from tonight's friendly with South Africa.
Republic boss Giovanni Trapattoni said: "It's very dangerous because he could have torn something. He can't run."
