Published on 08.11.2023
Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez, who are both currently injured, are not anticipated to make their return to the Manchester United squad until after Christmas, as confirmed by Erik ten Hag.
Casemiro suffered a hamstring injury during the recent 3-0 Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle, while Martinez is in the process of recovering from surgery to address a recurring foot issue. This situation implies that they might be sidelined for approximately 10 matches across various competitions.
Both the Brazilian and Argentine internationals were already part of United’s extended list of injured players, which includes Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Amad Diallo. Jadon Sancho also remains unavailable due to disciplinary issues.
Speaking ahead of their upcoming Champions League fixture against FC Copenhagen, Ten Hag mentioned his injured players: “I do have some estimated timelines, but it’s always challenging to predict with certainty because they might encounter setbacks during their rehabilitation periods. Casemiro and Martinez have sustained significant injuries, and I do not foresee their return before the Christmas period.”
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— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 7, 2023
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Erik Ten Hag has confirmed that the Man Utd duo are not expected to return from injury before Christmas 🚨 pic.twitter.com/LW7elPVs4H
This season, Manchester United’s struggle to maintain consistency has been compounded by injuries to several key players. Nonetheless, Ten Hag remains optimistic that the team’s performance will improve when these players are able to rejoin the squad.
