Injury NewsMetro FootballUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
De Ligt return date revealed as United assess injury list
United's defensive crisis deepens as De Ligt's comeback timeline emerges.


M. de Ligt
player
Player
Matthijs de Ligt
Club
Manchester United
Injury
Not specified
What happened. Manchester United are assessing injuries to key players, with Matthijs de Ligt potentially returning soon and Benjamin Sesko at risk of missing time.
- De Ligt's possible return date is discussed in the article.
- Sesko is hoping to be fit to lead United's attack.
- The club is managing a broader injury dossier.
United will monitor both players ahead of upcoming fixtures to stabilize their squad.
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