Matthijs de Ligt shares gym update as he recovers from surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Matthijs de Ligt has provided an update on his recovery from back surgery via Instagram. The Manchester United defender, who underwent the procedure in May, is expected to rejoin team training in the early stages of the 2026/27 season after missing pre-season. Prior to his injury, he was in strong form, playing every minute of the 2025/26 Premier League season until his last match on November 30. His recovery is progressing, with reported fitness activities and a positive attitude shared on social media.
- •De Ligt shares post-surgery gym update on Instagram.
- •He is expected to miss pre-season training.
- •The defender played every minute until November 30, 2025.
- •His back surgery occurred in May 2026.
- •Manchester United anticipates his return in early stages of 2026/27.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — De Ligt Shares Post-Surgery Gym Update With 2026/27 Return in Sight
"Matthijs de Ligt has posted a fitness update on Instagram showing him back in the gym, as the Manchester United centre-back continues his recovery from the back surgery he underwent in May – with th...
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