The Athletic: Man United star to be sidelined for ‘some weeks’ after suffering ‘fractured eye socket’

(Photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images) Manchester United’s Phallon Tullis-Joyce will spend a period on the sidelines after suffering a ‘fractured eye socket’.The shot-stopper’s injury was confirmed by The Athletic in the aftermath of United’s dismal derby defeat, which saw them slump to a 3-0 loss at the hands of league leaders Manchester City. #USWNT and Man Utd GK Phallon Tullis-Joyce has fractured her eye socket. Recovery from such an injury could take some weeks. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/wCw7iNYj89 — Charlotte Harpur (@charlotteharpur) November 16, 2025Phallon Tullis-Joyce missed out vs PSG and CityThe 29-year-old had been in fine form before suffering her setback. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)Tullis-Joyce was absent for the clash on Sunday afternoon, as well as the Reds’ Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain four days prior, with Safia Middleton-Patel deputising between the sticks for Marc Skinner.Thankfully for Skinner, that night ended considerably better for his side, as they claimed a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. The outing also marked the return of former ‘keeper Mary Earps, who received a mixed reception when back at her former stomping ground.When will Tullis-Joyce return to action?Tullis-Joyce will be hoping to add to her four international caps at the earliest opportunity. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)In regard to how long United can expect to be without Tullis-Joyce, Charlotte Harpur’s report adds that a fractured eye socket can take ‘some weeks’ to recover from.The team are due to travel to Germany to take on Wolfsburg on Wednesday before club action hits pause for another international break, meaning the USWNT international can be granted some much-needed rehabilitation time without feeling like she’s missing out.There is, however, a chance that Skinner opts for Tullis-Joyce to feature anyway, in the event she’s deemed fully fit for the high-stakes midweek European tie.“She should be fine, it’s just trying to make sure she doesn’t get another knock in that area,” said the manager of his No.1 on Sunday afternoon.