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Man Utd Boss Carrick Uncertain on De Ligt's Return Date
Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt has been sidelined for nearly four months with a persistent back injury that may require surgery, putting his World Cup chances at risk, coach Carrick said.
- Manager Michael Carrick admitted on Friday that Manchester United defender Ligt may miss the remainder of the season due to a persistent back injury.
- Ligt has been sidelined for close to four months since the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Nov. 30, though Club bosses initially thought the injury was relatively minor.
- Under former boss Ruben Amorim, Ligt started every one of United's 13 league games before the injury and now faces a race to prove his fitness before this summer's World Cup.
- Carrick refused to rule out surgery, stating, "I don't want to get into that at this stage," and admitted recovery timing is "difficult to say."
- Third-Placed United faces Bournemouth today to solidify its Champions League qualification bid, with managing defensive stability without Ligt remaining a significant challenge.
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