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No Pressure: Michael Carrick Provides Injury Update on Matthijs de Ligt's Return to Man Utd Action

Manchester United's assistant manager, Michael Carrick, shared that the club will prioritize Matthijs de Ligt's recovery over rushing him back to action this season, despite his return to light training. De Ligt, who has been sidelined since late November with a back injury, faces a race against time to make an appearance in the remaining Premier League fixtures.

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No Pressure: Michael Carrick Provides Injury Update on Matthijs de Ligt's Return to Man Utd Action

'No pressure' for Matthijs de Ligt to return to Man Utd action this season as Michael Carrick delivers new injury update

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Taking a Patient Approach

Michael Carrick's recent update regarding Matthijs de Ligt's injury recovery highlights Manchester United's commitment to ensuring the player's long-term health and fitness. By not putting pressure on the Dutch international to return before he is fully ready, the club is prioritizing his well-being over immediate on-field success.

Published on Apr 27, 2026