Manchester United take on the Premier League’s bottom team in Wolves on Monday night
Matthijs de Ligt could return for Manchester United against Wolves(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Everything you need to know about Manchester United’s injury news ahead of Monday’s game against Wolves, including an update on Matthijs de Ligt…
- The immediate focus for the club is on the quick turnaround to play their next Premier League fixture against Wolves at Molineux. This match comes just four days after the team’s disappointing 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the league.
- Key defender Matthijs de Ligt is a doubt for the Wolves fixture, having missed the previous West Ham game due to a minor knock. However, Ruben Amorim expressed optimism regarding De Ligt’s availability, stating he expects him back for the game at Molineux.
- Full-back Diogo Dalot, who scored against West Ham, also picked up a minor knock during the midweek draw. However, the injury is not believed to be serious, and he is expected to be available for selection and should start against Wolves.
- Central defender Harry Maguire remains a firm absentee, currently sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained against Tottenham Hotspur. He is confirmed to be out of the squad for the Wolves game, with his projected return set for the subsequent fixture against Bournemouth.
- Forward Benjamin Sesko is also facing an extended spell on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. The latest updates suggest that Sesko’s earliest potential return date, like Maguire’s, is scheduled for the team’s clash with Bournemouth in mid-December.
- The overall impact is significant, with reports indicating the club has five stars ruled out and four players listed as doubts for the upcoming match. This substantial loss of personnel creates strategic difficulties for the manager as the team aims to secure crucial points.
- Amorim highlighted the complexity of squad selection, noting that the status of certain injured players will fundamentally change the way they approach the match. These continued absences force the coaching staff to carefully manage the remaining fit players during this congested and crucial run of games.
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