New Delhi: Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is set to miss a few weeks of action after undergoing a minor heart procedure. The full-back, who joined from Bayern Munich in August for an initial fee of £12.8 million, has quickly become a key player for the Red Devils, cementing his role as the first-choice right-back this season.
Mazraoui has been an ever-present figure in Erik ten Hag’s side, starting all seven of United’s Premier League matches so far. However, it’s been a difficult campaign for the team, who have only managed to collect eight points, making it their worst start to a Premier League season.
On Monday, Mazraoui withdrew from Morocco’s squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Central African Republic after experiencing heart palpitations. Just a few days later, it was confirmed that the player had undergone a successful procedure to correct the issue and is expected to be back in a few weeks.
🚨⚠️ Man Utd fullback Noussair Mazraoui has successfully undergone a minor precautionary corrective procedure after experiencing palpitations.
This is a relatively common condition as he’s expected to make a full recovery and be available for selection within the next few weeks. pic.twitter.com/B9mr4ql0oc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 10, 2024
The news comes at a tough time for Manchester United, who are already struggling with defensive injuries. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and young centre-back Leny Yoro are all out with long-term injuries. Harry Maguire, who was substituted at halftime during United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, is another concern for the team’s backline. Mazraoui’s absence leaves United short of defensive options as they prepare for their next fixture against Brentford on October 19.
Despite the team’s struggles, Mazraoui has been one of the bright spots in what has been a disappointing start to the season. His energetic performances and defensive reliability have given the team some much-needed solidity. However, his absence will only add to the growing pressure on ten Hag, who is already facing speculation about the team’s future after a string of poor results.
Manchester United will be hoping for a swift recovery for Mazraoui, as they desperately need their first-choice players back to help turn their season around. While he is expected to return soon, the timing of the injury couldn’t be worse for the team as they look to regroup and improve in the coming weeks.
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