Official Man Utd account provides huge injury update on ‘magnificent’ star: “We’re all behind you”

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This morning, the official Man Utd X account posted training-ground images showing the player working with the ball on the grass.

While the Ajax youth product is apparently working separately, it remains a significant step in the right direction.

The former Juventus and Bayern Munich star will be aiming to rejoin his teammates in group training, which is often considered the final step before earning a call-up on matchday.

De Ligt already aiming for next season

After five months of inactivity, Man Utd are unlikely to regain the best version of De Ligt in the final five weeks of the campaign.

Nevertheless, a gradual return to action would be comprehensive for the player to restore his confidence and head towards the summer break in high morale.

That being said, Man Utd’s medical staff will want to avoid a premature comeback given the delicacy of the situation.

Moreover, Carrick should have enough options at his disposal to navigate the remaining weeks of the campaign. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez have been his main options, with Leny Yoro as the first backup, while Ayden Heaven has impressed almost every time he’s been called into action. Noussair Mazraoui also did well against Chelsea, offering an emergency option at centre-back when needed.