Manchester United’s Injury Concerns Ahead of the Derby
As Manchester United gears up for the impending Manchester derby, concerns are brewing regarding player injuries, particularly the notable withdrawal of Diogo Dalot from Portugal’s national team. This development adds to the existing anxiety surrounding the physical condition of both Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, who were substituted in the recent 3-2 victory over Burnley.
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Cunha felt discomfort in his hamstring and exited the match after just 31 minutes of play. Although Dalot was part of the squad that triumphed over Burnley, converting a stoppage-time penalty, he later reported a muscle injury upon joining the Portugal team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Armenia and Hungary.
“Consequently, he will return to Manchester for evaluation by United’s medical team later this week.”
Implications for Upcoming Matches
The timing of these injuries is particularly worrisome, as United is scheduled to face Manchester City on September 14th, right after the international break. In addition, Dalot previously faced challenges last season, missing six matches due to a calf injury, which limited his playing time in the Europa League final against Tottenham.
This season, he has appeared in three out of the four games thus far, contributing as a substitute in the drawn match against Fulham.
