Erik ten Hag’s Man United injury crisis deepens as star spotted on crutches

Manchester United may have started their Premier League campaign with a win, but the club's injury woes are becoming a serious concern.

The latest setback involves Victor Lindelof, who was seen using crutches, adding to Erik ten Hag’s growing list of injured players.

Lindelof, who missed United's 1-0 win over Fulham, was captured on Instagram by his wife Maja, walking with the aid of a crutch.

This comes after the Swedish defender was taken off during a pre-season friendly against Liverpool due to what was initially described as a "precautionary" issue. His absence in the Community Shield clash with Manchester City and the Premier League opener has only fueled concerns.

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Lindelof joins United’s growing injury list

United's injury list is extensive, with new signings Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund, along with left-back Luke Shaw, also sidelined.

Yoro's return is uncertain after a foot injury in pre-season, and Shaw is out with a calf problem. Hojlund is expected to miss another month, and Tyrell Malacia is not expected back until October after a long-term knee injury.

Adding to the injury crisis, academy graduate Will Fish also picked up a significant injury during pre-season, further stretching Ten Hag's defensive options.

Despite the injuries, debutant Josha Zirkzee brought some relief by scoring the winning goal against Fulham. The Dutch striker, a £36.5 million ($47.2m) signing from Bologna, expressed his delight after the match: "To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn’t be better... It’s an amazing feeling."

While the victory has lifted spirits, United's injury concerns remain a significant challenge for Ten Hag as the season progresses.