Jubilation rocks Stamford bridge as two players who is supposed to be the main man against Chelsea has been injured in training and has been ruled out for 4 weeks
Two Manchester United defenders, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof, are facing setbacks due to muscular injuries, sidelining them for a minimum of one month. Martinez stepped in for Lindelof during the recent Premier League match against Brentford following Lindelof’s hamstring injury. However, Martinez’s stint as a replacement was short-lived as he, too, encountered a setback, straining his calf during a training session. Consequently, both players will be absent from upcoming fixtures, commencing with Thursday’s league clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as confirmed by the club on Tuesday evening.
This season, injuries have plagued Manchester United, contributing to their underwhelming performance. Notable absentees throughout the campaign include Mason Mount, along with defenders Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Lisandro Martinez. The defensive crisis prompts anticipation for updates from manager Erik ten Hag, who is scheduled to address the media on Wednesday, likely providing insights into the statuses of Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans. The team, despite enduring a challenging season marked by injuries, is gearing up for nine remaining league matches, starting with Chelsea on Thursday and culminating with the Emirates FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City later in the month.
Currently occupying the sixth position in the Premier League, Manchester United trails Aston Villa by 11 points with one game in hand. Their upcoming fixtures include the crucial encounter against Chelsea followed by a clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The team’s aspirations for a higher league finish and success in the FA Cup hinge on overcoming the defensive setbacks and navigating through the remaining fixtures with resilience and determination.
