Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has been sidelined until after Christmas due to a sprained ankle.

The Brazil international suffered a "grade two'' strain and will be out for two to three weeks, ruling him out of the club's remaining games before the Christmas break.

Fabiano suffered the injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Valladolid in La Liga.

Sevilla face Rangers in the Champions League on Wednesday looking to secure top spot in their group after a decent European campaign.