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Manchester United Injury Struggles: A Deep Dive into the Challenges

Manchester United has been plagued by injuries this season with star player Bruno Fernandes missing his first club match due to injury, highlighting the team’s struggles. Manager Erik ten Hag has expressed disbelief at the unprecedented number of injuries, attributing it to bad luck. Despite efforts to maintain fitness, injuries have affected 25 senior squad members leading to more than 1,200 days of missed play.

The training intensity under Ten Hag has been scrutinized with concerns that it may contribute to re-aggravation of injuries. However, Ten Hag defends the training regimen, emphasizing the need for robust players to compete at the top level. The club has invested in facilities like hyperbaric and cryotherapy chambers to aid recovery. Plans to revamp Carrington training facility aim to prevent future injury crises including the addition of a pre-activation and player performance zone.

Gary O’Driscoll, United head of sports medicine has been tasked with improving the sports science department conducting an internal review and implementing progressive methods. Despite concerns, the team remains hopeful of becoming a leader in sports medicine to enhance on the pitch performance.

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