Brief
Manchester United add Matthijs de Ligt to Champions League squad
De Ligt returns after a year‑long back injury as United prepare for their second group‑stage game.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Manchester United will travel to the Estadio Metropolitano for Tuesday's Champions League match after confirming that centre‑back Matthijs de Ligt is part of the squad, Standard reported.
De Ligt, who missed almost a year with a back problem sustained against Crystal Palace, featured in a closed‑door friendly against sister club Lausanne‑Sport before the international break. He travelled with teammates to Fulham but was not named in the matchday squad.
United also face a double injury blow, with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and defender Luke Shaw ruled out after knocks in a 1‑1 draw with Tottenham. The Red Devils sit 12th in the Premier League after a mixed start to the season.
Key facts
- Matthijs de Ligt is included in United's Champions League squad for the match in Madrid. (standard.co.uk)
- De Ligt missed almost a year with a back injury sustained against Crystal Palace. (standard.co.uk)
- Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are unavailable for the trip after injuries in a 1‑1 draw with Tottenham. (standard.co.uk)
- United are 12th in the Premier League after a stuttering start to the campaign. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Man Utd handed major injury boost as star returns for Champions League”
