Man Utd defender out until March with injury?

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt is expected to be sidelined until March with a back problem sustained against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

The Netherlands international picked up the setback during the 2-2 draw against Tottenham on the road in November, and has not returned to first-team training since.

He was back on the grass earlier this winter, but suffered another setback shortly after Michael Carrick took over as the interim manager, replacing Ruben Amorim.

Carrick personally confirmed the short setback for the Dutch central defender and reports claim that he won't return to first-team action until March at least.

That may not prove a problem for the Mancunian giants, given they are well equipped in the department. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are the regular starters.

The club also have the services of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven to call upon if required. The duo have been training hard in Dubai recently during the winter break.

United will be back in Premier League action after an extended gap against Everton. They face the Toffees on the road on the 23rd of February.