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Matthijs de Ligt nears return to action for Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Matthijs de Ligt nears return to action for Manchester United

Summary

Matthijs de Ligt is expected to return to action for Manchester United in October or November. Currently recovering from a long-term back injury, he has been participating in training sessions with teammates. The team has struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season. Manager Michael Carrick has opted for a pairing of Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire, which has exhibited vulnerability. De Ligt's return could provide a much-needed boost as the club looks to stabilize its defense.

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Status Watch

•De Ligt targeted for return in October or November.
•Manchester United has not kept a clean sheet this season.
•Carrick has paired Martinez and Maguire at center-back.
•De Ligt has trained with teammates multiple times recently.
•United is managing De Ligt's recovery carefully to avoid setbacks.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Man United’s rock at the back could be back in action sooner than expected

What they're saying

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1 Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League so far and INEOS’ decision not to strengthen the backline seems more and more puzzling as the days go by.Michael Carrick h...
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