Man Utd star may not return from injury this season

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt may not return to action for the Red Devils for the remainder of the ongoing campaign.

The Dutchman has been sidelined since November last year with a back problem and has suffered a couple of setbacks along the way.

He was initially predicted to return in February before the date was pushed back to March. There have been no positive signs thus far.

De Ligt is not expected to join training after the international break and reports claim that he may not play any more part this term.

In his absence, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez have shared the central defensive duties. They have been brilliant.

Maguire recently received a straight red card against Bournemouth and will be sidelined for the next league game against Leeds United at home.

Martinez has missed the last few matches with a calf issue. He is widely expected to return to partner Yoro in the heart of the defence.