Manchester United fans will have more reasons to be concerned as key deadline-day signing Sofyan Amrabat has been revealed to have been suffering from an injury during his medical that troubled him during the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
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Man Utd Deadline Day Signing’s Medical Detected Back Injury
Club Believes that Sofyan Amrabat’s Issue is ‘Minor’
Amrabat joined the Red Devils from Fiorentina on the final day of the summer transfer window in a loan deal. According to reports, United will pay £8.6 million to the club and have an option to make the deal permanent for an additional £17.1 million plus £4.2 million in add-ons.
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The Athletic has revealed that a medical was completed by the player which detected a back injury, which is understood to be minor. While it is expected that the injury will not prevent him from playing in future matches, it is worth noting that the midfielder suffered from back pain during the Qatar World Cup and received painkiller injections to manage his discomfort.
The central midfielder was key in bringing his national side into the World Cup semi-finals and was hailed for his performances by peers and opposition managers alike, with Spanish head coach Luis Enrique hailing the Moroccan star as an “extraordinary”
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Sofyan Amrabat Injury Concerns Raised Amid Man Utd Crisis
Erik ten Hag’s side already have an extensive list of players sidelined with injury and fans will be glad that the international break should ensure the Moroccan can recover before United’s return to Old Trafford to face Brighton and Hove Albion on September 16th.
Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof appeared to suffer from injury during their 3-1 loss to Arsenal on the weekend while Raphael Varane and Mason Mount have each been ruled out for a few weeks, although details and a timeline for return have not yet been revealed. Scott McTominay was absent from the matchday squad on Sunday, while Luke Shaw is expected to be out for up to ten weeks after picking up a muscular injury.
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The first four games of United’s season has clearly displayed the side’s need for midfield reinforcements to address the lack of balance in the side. Amrabat’s intelligent defensive positioning and multi-range passing should make him an ideal presence in the middle of the park. Fans will hope that his injury has healed after the international break and that he is ready for the challenge posed by a high-flying Brighton side under Roberto De Zerbi.
