March 9th 2024.
At the beginning of January, Sergio Reguilon made the decision to leave Manchester United. It was a move that came as a surprise to many, but coach Erik ten Hag has since shed some light on the situation. According to ten Hag, United's medical staff believed that Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who were both injured at the time, would be returning in January. As a result, they ended Reguilon's loan from Tottenham, which was meant to provide cover at left-back.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned for United. Malacia has yet to make an appearance this season due to a knee injury, and Shaw is now facing an extended period on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue. This has left ten Hag without a recognised left-back in his squad, and he has described the situation as one of his biggest frustrations at United.
The coach revealed that in December, he had discussions with the medical and performance staff about the situation. They assured him that both Shaw and Malacia would be fit in January, leaving him with three left-back options. However, with two of them still injured, he would have to disappoint one of them.
This has been a major setback for the team, as having two key players injured for most of the season is not easy to recover from. Ten Hag compared United's situation to that of Liverpool last season, when they also had multiple injuries in the same position and struggled to cope with it.
Despite the difficulties, ten Hag believes they have dealt with the situation in the best way possible. However, it is still a disadvantage for the team and has caused a lot of frustration for the coach. He hopes that in the future, they will have better luck with injuries and be able to avoid such challenges.
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