[Mighty T.A.L.]

Aston Villa striker John Carew expects to be out for at least a month after suffering a knee injury.

Carew was hurt during Sunday's 2-0 home win over Everton, in which he had scored his first goal of the season in the opening half.

But he was replaced by Craig Gardner early in the second period after picking up a ligament problem.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill admitted after the match that it was 'not looking great' for the giant Norwegian forward.

The January signing from Lyon has undergone scans on the injury and believes he will be sidelined for several weeks.

Carew told Dagbladet.no: "I will be out for four to six weeks."

In addition to missing games for Villa, Carew also seems likely to sit out Norway's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifier.

Norway play Bosnia-Herzegovina away from home on 17th October, with the Scandinavians currently second in Group C.

Skysports