Mathis de ligt reveals what the doctor told Him today ahead of their Europa final against Tottenham
Matthijs de Ligt has been officially ruled out of Manchester United’s Europa League final clash with Tottenham Hotspur due to a foot injury he picked up in April. His absence comes as a major setback for a defense already weakened by injuries to Lisandro Martínez and Leny Yoro, leaving manager Ruben Amorim with serious selection headaches ahead of the high-stakes showdown.
The timing couldn’t be worse for the Dutch centre-back, especially considering his history with Tottenham. Back in 2019, while captaining Ajax, he endured a crushing Champions League semi-final defeat at the hands of Spurs—a memory he once called a “nightmare.” The chance to face them again in a European final was more than just another match for De Ligt, making this latest blow even harder to swallow.
Though the defender had resumed full training recently, raising hopes that he might be available for the final, the medical team has now confirmed he won’t be fit in time. His leadership and composure will be sorely missed as United aim to lift the Europa League trophy and book a place in next season’s Champions League.
The final, set for Wednesday, May 21, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, promises to be a tense and dramatic occasion. Amorim is now forced to consider alternative defensive options, possibly turning to Victor Lindelöf, young Willy Kambwala, or even pushing Casemiro into the backline if necessary. With Spurs boasting attacking threats like Heung-Min Son and James Maddison, any cracks in United’s defense could prove costly.
While De Ligt’s injury casts a shadow over United’s preparations, it also creates a platform for others in the squad to rise to the occasion and become heroes. The stakes couldn’t be higher, not just for silverware but also for the club’s future in European competition. For fans, the match will be broadcast live in the UK via TNT Sports 1 and Ultimate, as well as streaming free on Discovery+ for new users — making it accessible to all on what could be a defining night for Manchester United.
