Michael Carrick gives worryingly honest injury update on Man Utd starMatthijs de Ligt has been sidelined since November and Michael Carrick admits that his Manchester United season could be over as he struggles to regain fitnessView 2 Images Matthijs de Ligt hasn't played in 2026 due to injury (Image: Getty Images)Michael Carrick has confessed that Matthijs de Ligt might not play again for Manchester United this season as his injury woes continue. ‌De Ligt had been a regular until he copped his injury in the win at Crystal Palace. Before that he had played every minute this season, all of which came under Ruben Amorim, but Carrick hasn't been able to call on him once. Carrick said on De Ligt's recovery: "It's difficult to say, just because it's taken that much time. Man Utd 'accept' Elliot Anderson price tag as summer transfer plans become clear READ MORE :"It's like any injury.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 15:53 UTC