Injury NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Ashley Young needs hip replacement after retirement
Former Man United star Ashley Young reveals he's bone on bone and needs a hip replacement at 41.
A. Young
player
Player
Ashley Young
Injury
Hip problem, needs replacement
Club
Retired (last: Ipswich)
Age
41
What happened. Ashley Young revealed he needs a hip replacement after retiring, having played through pain to help Ipswich win promotion.
- Young was told in November he'd need a hip replacement in about 10 years.
- He couldn't train for three months due to pain.
- He made 765 club appearances and earned 39 England caps.
“Basically I am bone on bone from years of overuse.”
— Ashley Young
Young retired after 23-year career, now faces surgery likely within two years.
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