Journalist Fabrizio Romano has dropped a recent Manchester United damage replace, as their health points threaten to go from unhealthy to worse this season.
Man Utd’s damage woes
There is no such thing as a query that the Purple Devils have been disappointing in 2023/24 thus far, with a top-four end removed from probably within the Premier League, however accidents have at occasions been a legitimate excuse for Erik ten Hag‘s aspect’s shortcomings.
From again to entrance, United have needed to make do with out so many necessary gamers since final August, with Lisandro Martinez’s absence an enormous loss on the coronary heart of the defence. Ten Hag has additionally needed to make do with points for the likes of Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, making his central defensive choices depleted, whereas left-back pair Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have additionally been lacking for lengthy intervals.
In midfield, Christian Eriksen has been an absentee, amongst others, whereas star striker Rasmus Hojlund solely just lately returned from a spell out of the crew simply after discovering his finest type. That is earlier than even mentioning perennial absentees like Antony Martial, whose damage issues have been a significant challenge for various years now.
The worldwide break has seen quite a few United gamers head off to characterize their respective international locations, however now one other health concern has emerged.
Fabrizio Romano drops Man Utd damage replace
Writing on X on Monday, Romano mentioned that Harry Maguire will endure a scan on the damage that has seen him go away worldwide responsibility with England, and whereas it’s hoped the problem is not critical, it’s one more new concern for Ten Hag.
“Harry Maguire has left England nationwide crew camp as he’s set for scan after sustaining potential damage vs Brazil. Man United defender, not anticipated to be out for very long time with damage initially described as not critical — scan will make clear extra.”
This is only one extra fear for United, who should really feel cursed within the damage division this season, hardly managing to undergo a interval with out another person choosing up a brand new downside.
Whereas Maguire has taken loads of flak down the years for his performances for the Purple Devils, he has accomplished effectively of late, together with in opposition to Liverpool of their gorgeous 4-3 win within the FA Cup quarter-finals, successful 5 out of six aerial duels, in keeping with Sofascore. In the meantime, Ten Hag lauded his effort after United’s 1-0 win away to Fullham within the Premier League earlier within the season.
“[Maguire] was enjoying an enormous, large recreation. An excellent efficiency. He confirmed management and out and in of possession he was excellent, so I’m more than happy with that efficiency from Harry.”
Whole |
|
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1. Paul Pogba |
£89.3m |
2. Antony |
£80.8m |
3. Harry Maguire |
£74m |
4. Jadon Sancho |
£72.3m |
5. Romelu Lukaku |
£72m |
6. Rasmus Hojlund |
£62.8m |
7. Casemiro |
£60.1m |
8. Bruno Fernandes |
£55.3m |
9. Mason Mount |
£54.6m |
10. Anthony Martial |
£51m |
The hope is that Maguire’s damage is nothing critical as soon as the outcomes of the scan are revealed, although, and if handed match, it will be a shock to not see him within the beginning lineup for United’s journey to Brentford on Saturday night.