De Ligt could be sidelined until the end of the season due to injury
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt may miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from a back injury sustained in late November. While the 26-year-old has begun light training on the pitch, manager Michael Carrick emphasized that the club will prioritize the player's long-term health over a rushed return. Medical staff are following a cautious protocol to prevent any recurrence of the injury, leaving De Ligt's involvement in the current campaign's final matches highly uncertain. Despite the setback, Carrick expressed confidence in his existing defensive options and indicated that signing a new defender is not a primary focus for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has provided an update on the recovery process of defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch footballer has been out of action since late November due to a back injury. Goal.com reports on this.
Although the 26-year-old defender has now started training on the grass, the coaching staff is in no hurry to return him to the main squad before the end of the season. Carrick emphasized that the player's long-term health is a priority for the team.
“Matthijs is working on getting back to full fitness. He is doing a small amount of work on the grass, and that is a positive sign.
But we are not putting any pressure on him or setting specific deadlines,” Carrick said.
The club's medical staff is following a precautionary protocol to prevent a recurrence of the injury ahead of the 2026-27 season. Consequently, De Ligt's participation in the remaining matches of the current season remains in doubt.
Additionally, Carrick stated that strengthening the defensive line during the summer transfer window is not a primary goal. He mentioned that he has defenders such as Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, and Ayden Heaven at his disposal and that there is no cause for concern in this regard.
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