De Ligt Injury Raises Concern as Man United Falls to Brentford

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt suffered a potentially serious injury during the build-up to a Brentford goal, yet play was allowed to continue, leading to controversy as Brentford took advantage and scored. De Ligt was substituted shortly afterward, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of United's crucial Europa League campaign. This incident echoes a similar situation earlier in the season, where de Ligt was injured against Brentford and his absence contributed to conceding a goal. Brentford ultimately defeated United 4-3, leaving United in a disappointing 15th place in the Premier League with 16 defeats. The loss further complicates United’s season as they try to build momentum ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, where they hold a 3-0 advantage. Manager Ruben Amorim is expected to provide an update on de Ligt’s fitness, but early indications suggest he may miss key matches ahead.