Matthijs De Ligt
26-Year-Old
Manchester United
Premier
OUT
Injury Back
Est. Return 3/4/2026
Still progressing
De Ligt (back) is out for Monday's match against Everton and is likely out another game as well, according to manager Michael Carrick. "Matta, a little bit working towards it, but as I said last week, he's a little bit behind Mason, really, so we're just trying to work with him, to progress him, to get him a bit closer."
ANALYSIS
De Ligt is still working towards a return to play after a back injury has left him out since November, a brutal run for the defender. He is likely to remain out another two games, including the Everton match, as he remains behind Mason Mount in terms of recovery, and Mount is out to face the Toffees as well. Once De Ligt is fit, a starting role should be waiting, not missing a single start until his injury.
De Ligt is still working towards a return to play after a back injury has left him out since November, a brutal run for the defender. He is likely to remain out another two games, including the Everton match, as he remains behind Mason Mount in terms of recovery, and Mount is out to face the Toffees as well. Once De Ligt is fit, a starting role should be waiting, not missing a single start until his injury.
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Trending towards being an option
De Ligt (back) is still working back from injury and could be an option to face Everton on Feb. 23, according to manager Michael Carrick. Matta, we'll see how he develops over the, you know... the Everton game feels like a long time away at the moment, so we'll see how he develops, but he's positive, he's moving in the right direction, but Mason's a little bit closer than him."
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Inching closer to return
De Ligt (back) is inching closer to a return but won't be an option to face Tottenham on Saturday, manager Michael Carrick told media during Thursday's press conference. "Matta [De Ligt], he's working his way back, taking good steps and improving. It's a little bit too soon at the moment but, hopefully, it won't be too long [before De Ligt is back]."
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No timetable to return
De Ligt (back) won't play against Arsenal on Sunday and doesn't have an exact timeline for a return, manager Michael Carrick told media Friday. "I think it was just a little bit slower than initially hoped but he's certainly getting closer," Carrick said of De Ligt. "Hopefully, the next couple of weeks, without putting an exact timeline on it, he'll be back and it'll be great to have him back."
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Won't play in derby
De Ligt (back) won't be available for Saturday's derby against Manchester City, manager Michael Carrick told media Friday. "[Matthijs] de Ligt has been carrying a bit of an issue but, hopefully, we'll get him back in some time soon. It's been a little bit slower than what they thought previously."
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Still working with staff
De Ligt (back) is still working with the medical staff and not yet ready to feature, coach Ruben Amorim said in the press conference. "We are still working with him, he is not available for this one."
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Man United seal move?
Manchester United are close to completing a move for De Ligt, according to Sky Sports Germany.
ANALYSIS
Manchester United could end up signing two players from Bayern Munich at once, as they're also quite close to completing a deal for Noussair Mazraoui, a former Ajax player who thrived under manager Erik ten Hag in the Eredivisie giant. De Ligt would be an excellent addition to the team's defensive line.
Manchester United could end up signing two players from Bayern Munich at once, as they're also quite close to completing a deal for Noussair Mazraoui, a former Ajax player who thrived under manager Erik ten Hag in the Eredivisie giant. De Ligt would be an excellent addition to the team's defensive line.