Manchester United are still reeling from back-to-back defeats in the Premier League that have raised further questions about the depth and focus of Ruben Amorim’s squad.
The 1-0 loss to Wolves at the weekend followed a European disappointment against Lyon, as United failed to show dominance in either box.
Ruben Amorim has maintained that the squad’s mentality remains intact, but player availability has become a recurring problem.
Noussair Mazraoui was a surprise absentee at half-time during the Lyon match and then returned for the Wolves game—though no official reason has been confirmed for his midweek exit.
And now, Manchester United’s defensive depth has taken another emotional hit following a distressing personal incident involving Victor Lindelof.
The Swedish international was named on the bench for United’s Europa League quarter-final against Lyon, but left Old Trafford at half-time due to what Amorim described as “personal reasons”.
It has now been revealed that Lindelof’s young son, Francis, suffered a serious head injury just before the game.
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According to his wife, Maja, the child had an accident at home, falling into the family’s glass staircase while playing with his brother.
“He split his entire head open,” she said.
“His forehead was in two parts.
“He was rushed to hospital, underwent plastic surgery and was under anaesthetic.”
Thankfully, the operation was successful, and the child is recovering well.
Maja added, “The doctors say he will have a big scar on his forehead.
“But never mind – I’m just happy that it went so well.”
Despite the emotional strain, Lindelof returned to the matchday squad for the Wolves clash and is expected to be available for United’s upcoming trip to Bournemouth.
The Swedish defender wasn’t the only one to leave Old Trafford midway through the Lyon game.
Noussair Mazraoui also made an early exit for what Amorim again described as a personal matter.
Victor Lindelof looks set to leave the club at the end of the season and admitted that talks about his future are inevitable, and he plans to engage in discussions with those involved.
Manchester United will need all hands on deck for their crucial upcoming fixtures, with Bournemouth away this weekend and the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao just days later.
With squad morale being tested off the pitch, Amorim will be hoping his players can find the focus and resilience needed to bounce back on it.
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Source: Centred Devils