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Manchester United Announce Major Matthijs De Ligt Injury Update

  • Matthijs De Ligt underwent surgery to correct a back injury that has kept him out since November, causing him to miss 24 matches and the World Cup.
  • He made 14 appearances for Manchester United this season before being sidelined due to the injury.
  • De Ligt returned to Manchester United training last month, but the club decided surgery was the best option for his recovery.
  • Manager Michael Carrick stated that De Ligt's return timeline is uncertain due to the nature of back injuries and emphasized patience.
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Ligt's Matthijs was forced to declare the 2026 World Cup package after "successfully operated" on the back. Manchester United's central defender has been away from the field since November.

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The United Central decided to go through the O.R. as “the only option” after six months off.

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·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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