Leijer to miss month with facial injuries

Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer's facial injuries are worse than first thought and will sideline him for a month.

Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer is set to be sidelined for a month with facial injuries after being kicked in the face during the weekend's 3-1 win over Central Coast.

Leijer was diagnosed on Tuesday with a fractured eye-socket, cheekbone and nose.

The 27-year-old had only been on the pitch for a few minutes against the Mariners on Saturday night when he sustained the injuries.