Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt targets return before season end: Report
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The centre-back has been out for four months now.
Matthijs de Ligt, a defender for Manchester United, is still hopeful about playing again before the 2025–26 Premier League season ends on May 24. The Dutchman is getting better from a complicated back problem, despite early concerns that his season was lost.
Since the Red Devils’ victory over Crystal Palace on November 30, 2025, the Netherlands international has been a huge miss. Matthijs de Ligt was a constant in the starting lineup before the break, playing in all 13 of United’s league games. The medical professionals did not anticipate how difficult his recuperation would be.
Matthijs de Ligt remains in the recovery process after long spells on the sidelines
The 26-year-old has been out of competitive football for four months, despite the initial prediction that he would just miss one week of play. He has not yet resumed grass-based training. He is presently receiving extensive therapy at Carrington.
According to The Sun, De Ligt’s “complicated” back problem is now getting better. He is still optimistic about playing for United before the season ends.
With seven games left in the season, Matthijs de Ligt will be hoping for a miracle to return in time to contribute during the latter stretch of the campaign. Moreover, to be included in the Netherlands team for the 2026 World Cup.
The Red Devils will get ready to play Leeds United in the Premier League following the March international break, while De Ligt continues to heal from his injury.
Which injury has Matthijs de Ligt sustained?
He is trying to recover from a back injury.
When will he return from the injury?
He is targeting a return before the end of the season.
For how long has he been out?
Four months.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.