Matthijs de Ligt, the Netherlands and Manchester United defender, has announced that he is facing a critical stage in his battle with injury. In a recent Instagram post, he shared that he underwent surgery, highlighting the severity of his condition.
De Ligt explained that the past six months were filled with intensive training and conservative treatment. Ultimately, he revealed that surgery was the only viable option to salvage his career and return to peak fitness.
In his message to fans, de Ligt expressed his gratitude for their unwavering support, vowing to do everything in his power to return to the pitch as soon as possible. “I’m looking forward to the moment when I feel better again and can play in front of our fans,” he stated.
The road to recovery will involve a lengthy and challenging rehabilitation process under the care of top specialists, which means he will be unavailable for official matches in the upcoming months.