United striker Sapsford facing up to four weeks out

Dundee United striker Zac Sapsford is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury against Rapid Vienna.

The forward won his side a penalty in their Conference League defeat at Tannadice on Thursday night but strained an ankle ligament in the process.

Having been replaced by Amar Fatah in the squad for Sunday's League Cup game against Kilmarnock, manager Jim Goodwin confirmed the extent of Sapsford's injury.

"Fatah is in the team today because of the injury to Zac Sapsford that he picked up in the build-up to the penalty where he got wiped out," Goodwin said.

"That's a major disappointment for us because he's been a real key player for us up until now.

"It's a strained ankle ligament injury so those types of injuries can take anything from two to four weeks.

"He's a young lad, he'll heal quickly. Majorly disappointed not to have him in a really important game today."