Manchester United faces a fresh setback as Harry Maguire is sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a muscle injury.
The skipper’s absence will be felt as United prepares to face Crystal Palace on Monday night and Arsenal over the weekend.
Maguire’s injury, sustained during training, adds to United’s defensive woes, with several key players already sidelined. Despite this, there are assurances regarding Maguire’s availability for England’s European Championship campaign next month and a potential return for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.
Manager Erik ten Hag faces selection challenges, with midfielder Casemiro deputizing in central defense in the previous match against Burnley. While there’s hope for Jonny Evans’s return, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, and Raphael Varane remain unavailable due to injury.
Reflecting on the unprecedented injury crisis, Ten Hag expressed his disbelief, highlighting the magnitude of the challenge ahead.
Despite the adversity, he remains optimistic, drawing on his managerial experience to navigate through this challenging period.
