Blow for Carrick as ‘fantastic’ Man Utd star ‘likely’ ruled out for the season
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt is likely to be ruled out for the rest of the season due to a back injury. The Dutchman's absence will be mitigated by the return of Lisandro Martinez and the emergence of young centre-backs Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.
Manchester United are set to be without defender Matthijs de Ligt for the remainder of the season. The Dutchman suffered a back injury in November and has made little progress in his recovery. With less than two months left in the season, De Ligt's chances of playing again are slim. His absence will be felt, but the club has enough depth in the centre-back department. Lisandro Martinez is set to return from injury, potentially replacing Leny Yoro in the starting lineup. Martinez and Harry Maguire formed a strong defensive partnership earlier in the season. Young centre-backs Yoro and Ayden Heaven have also shown promise and may see more playing time. Despite De Ligt's injury, Manchester United's defence is expected to remain solid.
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