M. Carrick: "Back injury is a very deceptive thing"

2026-03-20 17:22 © AFP

"Manchester United” club head coach Michael Carrick commented before the match with "Bournemouth” on the serious injury of defender Matthijs De Ligt:

"He is trying to get back into shape, but it is really difficult due to back problems.

We are continuing to work hard so that M. De Ligt can return as soon as possible.

In fact, it’s hard to say how long the Dutchman will be out, as he hasn’t played for a long time.”

"I can’t talk more about it. It’s one of those things with the back, where sometimes it seems everything is fine, and then suddenly everything gets worse.”

26-year-old Matthijs De Ligt has played 14 matches this season.

"Manchester United” club is in third place in the English Championship with 54 points.