The Brazilian was stretchered off after damaging his left ankle during the game against Derby at Old Trafford, and it was feared he had suffered a fracture that would have kept him out for several months.
Instead, manager Alex Ferguson has said he could return by the middle of February.
"We sent Anderson for a scan and there's no break," said Ferguson. "But there was some ligament damage. We think he'll be out for three weeks."
United are still counting the cost of several injuries sustained during the Carling Cup semi-final, which saw them book a place against in the final at Wembley.
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