BREAKING NEWS: Another important Man United player withdraw from National team training camp due to hamstring injury as Club doctors confirmed today
Manchester United, under interim boss Michael Carrick, went into the international break sitting comfortably in third place. Although they surrendered two leads in a 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth, results elsewhere worked in their favour, as Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC both slipped to defeats against Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC. That combination ensured the draw still counted as a valuable point gained.
With just seven Premier League fixtures remaining and no distractions from European competitions or the FA Cup, United find themselves in a strong position to secure qualification for the Champions League. Encouragingly, there have also been positive developments on the injury front ahead of a crucial run-in.
Their campaign resumes with a clash against Leeds United on April 13, followed shortly by a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea FC. As attention turns to those key fixtures, there is growing interest in which sidelined players could return in time to contribute.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt is hopeful of featuring again before the season concludes. The Dutch centre-back has been absent since November after suffering a back problem during a win over Crystal Palace FC. Initially thought to be a minor issue, the injury proved more complicated, but he has been making steady progress in training. Both player and club opted against surgery, and his recovery is said to be on track, raising hopes he could return before the campaign wraps up in May.
There is also cautious optimism surrounding Patrick Dorgu, who made an explosive start under Carrick. The versatile Dane impressed with key goals, including a standout strike against Arsenal FC, but picked up an injury in that same match. While the club has avoided setting a definite timeline, footage of him back in training suggests progress, with a potential return before the end of the season still on the cards.
Meanwhile, Lisandro Martínez could be back in contention next month. The Argentine defender has not featured since the draw with West Ham United in February, but his return would be timely, especially with Harry Maguire currently suspended following his red card against Bournemouth. If fully fit, Martínez is expected to slot straight back into the defensive line as United push to maintain their strong league standing.
