What's going on with Matthijs de Ligt? Michael Carrick gives update on Dutch defender amid three-month absence as Man Utd coach says other injured player ready for 'big finish'
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Richard Martin Fri, 27 February 2026 at 2:56 pm UTC·4 min read De Ligt out since November De Ligt sustained the injury after the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace at the end of November, with then manager Ruben Amorim initially describing the problem as "a small thing" and predicting he would be back for their next game at Wolves on December 8. The Portuguese's assessment proved to be wildly optimistic, however, as De Ligt has not even been called into a matchday squad since then.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement De Ligt injury 'slow to progress' De Ligt injury 'slow to progress' Carrick told a press conference on Friday: "Matthijs has had a back...