Holden was taken to the hospital following a tackle from United’s defender Jonny Evans who subsequently earned himself a red card for the challenge. The wound left on the player’s knee took 26 stitches to seal.
X-rays were taken and although it was confirmed that Holden had escaped a broken leg, a further MRI scan is needed to see whether he had suffered any muscular or ligament problems on his knee.
Holden will now be out of action for up to 6 months.