BRAZILIAN midfielder Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in Manchester United's win against West Ham on Tuesday.

BRAZILIAN midfielder Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in Manchester United's win against West Ham on Tuesday.

It is another blow for the former Porto man who has struggled at Old Trafford after an impressive first season.

Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand will miss England's friendly against Egypt next week with a back injury.