This is not the way I wanted to end my season," he wrote. "But sometimes we encounter obstacles on our path that we have to overcome to become stronger.
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Manchester United achieved a simple victory on Sunday afternoon on the field of Nottingham Forest, which succumbed 0-2. However, it was not evident as Erik ten Hag had to heavily puzzle over his team. Especially in defense, the Dutch coach had barely any options left. A very unusual defense consisting of Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelöf, and Dalot started the match.
That was due to the numerous injuries in the United squad. Varane, Shaw, Malacia, and Martinez all had to stay on the sidelines. The latter fell out in the final stages of the Europa League match against Sevilla on Thursday. He grabbed his foot without any opponent nearby and eventually had to be carried off the field.
Ultimately, the Argentine defender appears to have broken a metatarsal and he confirmed on Instagram that he will not play again this season. "This is not the way I wanted to end my season," he wrote. "But sometimes we encounter obstacles on our path that we have to overcome to become stronger."
INFIRMARY FULL Martinez's absence is a huge blow to United because there is no other left-footed center-back available immediately. Ten Hag used Shaw as a center-back this season in the absence of the former Ajax player, but he is also injured. Therefore, Lindelöf stood against his foot against Forest. The infirmary at United is full, as Rashford is also out, and Sabitzer, who was in form, also had to come off during the warm-up on Sunday.
