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Manchester United's Valencia undergoes surgery on arm

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Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United v Leicester City - Barclays Premier League - Old Trafford - 1/5/16 Leicester City's Christian Fuchs in action with Manchester United's Antonio Valencia Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia has undergone surgery after fracturing his arm in Wednesday's League Cup victory over Manchester City.

"Now thinking only in recovery. I want to come back soon and help my team. I'll come back stronger and always optimistic," Valencia said on Instagram.

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