Due to muscular injuries, Manchester United will be without two key defenders, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof, for at least a month. Martinez filled in for Lindelof during their recent match against Brentford after Lindelof sustained a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, Lindelof has now strained his calf during training, ruling him out of several upcoming games, starting with the league encounter against Chelsea. This adds to United’s ongoing injury struggles this season, with players like Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Martinez also missing significant time due to injuries.
With defensive concerns mounting, manager Erik ten Hag will provide updates on players like Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans in his upcoming media address. Despite the setbacks, United still has nine league games remaining and an Emirates FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City later this month. However, they currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League, 11 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
The team faces tough fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool, exacerbating their defensive challenges. The injury woes come at a crucial juncture in the season, with United’s hopes of securing a higher league position and advancing in cup competitions hanging in the balance.
