Matthijs de Ligt provides fitness update amid recovery from surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United shared a positive injury update as he recovers from back surgery. The procedure, performed in May, aimed to address an ongoing issue that had sidelined him since a Premier League match against Crystal Palace on November 30. De Ligt, who had been in top form prior to his injury, expressed his initial reluctance for surgery but ultimately chose it over missing more games. He recently posted a workout video on Instagram and is expected to return to team training early in the 2026/27 season, although he will miss pre-season activities.
- •De Ligt had surgery in May for a recurring back injury.
- •He last played on November 30 against Crystal Palace.
- •The defender aims to return to training early in the 2026/27 season.
- •De Ligt previously expressed reluctance for surgery, hoping to play again sooner.
- •He remains positive, sharing workout videos during recovery.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pictures: Man United’s Matthijs de Ligt shares fitness update
"Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has shared an encouraging injury update in the off-season.Momentum curtailedIn May, United confirmed that De Ligt had undergone surgery to mend a back injur...
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