Fulham's Salcido out for a month

Salcido played for Mexico at the World Cup in South Africa

Fulham defender Carlos Salcido is facing a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

The 30-year-old Mexico international ruptured a ligament in a tackle by Ashley Young during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

"Carlos is bearing the consequences of the challenge and unfortunately he has ruptured a ligament on his ankle," boss Mark Hughes said.

"The likelihood is he will be out for three to four weeks."

Salcido, who signed from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven on a three-year contract in August, will miss the trip to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea on Wednesday.

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"It's disappointing because Carlos has made a huge impact during the short time that he's been with us so to not have him available going into a game against Chelsea is a big loss for us," Hughes added.