Manchester United have suffered yet another set back as they add Juan Mata to their injury crisis.
The Spainard picked up some hamstring problem against Liverpool and have conceded he won’t return anytime soon (atleast he would miss Champions League second leg against PSG followes by Arsenal on the weekend).
He was one of the four players to suffer knocks when Liverpool visited Old Trafford, alongside teammates Ander Herrera, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard.
Marcus Rashford has returned back for Ole, although his injury boost was not enjoyed longer as former Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez damaged knee ligaments against Southampton and is feared to miss atleast six to eight weeks.
With fitness issues piling up for the Red Devils, Ole is expected to call some of highly rated youngsters in Thai Chong and Angel Gomes. They, however, have couple of big and key fixtures ahead of them in PSG and Arsenal.
Mata wrote on his personal blog:
“I’m writing this today after one of the strangest weeks that I’ve had, on an individual level, in years.
“As I told you a week ago, I’m not used to being injured. The week has crawled by without being able to train with my teammates.
“I’ve been around them each day, of course, as I am going through my recovery at the training ground, but it’s not the same.
“It is hard to not be able to contribute, and even more so during a week with two games. To everyone’s delight, the team have been doing well out on the pitch, showing that we are all able to compete.”
Mata continued writing about the upcoming challenges that he is being forced to sit out: “This week, we have two more games… which will probably go by slowly for me again, although I will be supporting the team and carrying on with my recovery process.
“I’m feeling good about it, every day I’m a bit better and I am working to be back as soon as possible.
“PSG and Arsenal are both top opponents to be facing this week. The game in Paris is particularly tough due to the first leg, but we are United and we never surrender. We have to believe that it is possible.
“Later, we will visit the Emirates again in a vital game as we fight for a Champions League place.”
