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Matthijs de Ligt makes recovery progress after back surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Matthijs de Ligt makes recovery progress after back surgery

Summary

Matthijs de Ligt is recovering well from back surgery performed in May, following a season-ending injury sustained in November during a match against Crystal Palace. He played 13 consecutive Premier League matches, establishing himself as a key defender for Manchester United before his injury. Currently in Ibiza for targeted rehabilitation, he aims to return to action at the start of the next season. United's new head coach, Michael Carrick, is expected to benefit from De Ligt's presence as the team prepares for Champions League competition.

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•De Ligt played every minute of United's first 13 league matches.
•He won the club's Player of the Month award for November.
•Suffered a back injury on November 30, 2025.
•Underwent surgery in May after extended recovery efforts.
•Targets a return for the early stages of next season.

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6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Matthijs de Ligt doing everything he can to put injury struggles behind him

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Matthijs de Ligt was at his very best in Manchester United colours at the start of the 2025–26 season.He unleashed the defensive beast that lurked inside him, thwarting attacks before they materiali...
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