Manchester United: Ruben Amorim offers update on new double injury blow in Rangers win
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim offers update on new double injury blow in Rangers win
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Manchester United suffered a new double defensive injury blow as Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro both picked up knocks against Rangers. The centre-back pair each retained their starting berths for Thursday night’s so-called ‘Battle of Britain’ clash against Scottish opposition in the Europa League at Old Trafford, with De Ligt notching what he thought was the opening goal in the first half as headed home unmarked from a corner, only to see it disallowed due to a foul by Yoro on fellow defender Robin Propper.
The Dutchman ended up being replaced at half-time by Harry Maguire, while Yoro played only 10 minutes of the second half before making way for Tyrell Malacia, who has been linked with a late January move away from the club. United are already without Jonny Evans at present due to injury, as well as long-term absentees Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, while another centre-back in Victor Lindelof has not played since before Christmas but did return to training at Carrington this week despite not making the matchday squad against Rangers.
Asked if De Ligt was injured after that half-time change, Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim told TNT Sports after the game: "He felt something in his leg. Also Leny, so we cannot risk anything. We have to win but we have to protect the players and show that everyone matters in this moment.
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