Manchester United fullback Alex Telles has been spotted on crutches as he recovers from an ankle.

The 28-year-old has been ruled out of the start of the season after picking up the knock during training last month.Telles, who joined from Porto last summer, suffered the blow in training at Pennyhill Park prior to the Red Devils' 4-2 pre-season defeat against QPR.

And the Brazil international has now been snapped on crutches after leaving Victors Restaurant in Hale on Sunday evening.

The United defender was also pictured wearing a protective boot on his right foot after departing the establishment.

He will miss the Premier League clashes against Leeds, Southampton and Wolves this month with the player not expected to return until September, reports The Sun.