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Man Utd midfielder to miss rest of the season with knee injury.
The club have confirmed Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
Sabitzer, who transferred from Bayern Munich to United on loan in January, has three goals in 18 games for the team in 2023.
Initially, the Austrian international was brought in to serve as a backup for Christian Eriksen, who had an injury of his own during the FA Cup victory against Reading in January.
Given that his loan agreement ended at the conclusion of the season and there was no provision for a buyout when the transaction was finalized, Sabitzer may have played his final match for United.
He has pleased boss Erik ten Hag since coming, but it has not yet been decided if United would attempt to make the signing permanent.
Thomas Tuchel, the new Bayern Munich coach, and Sabitzer are scheduled to speak, although United may revisit the issue as they attempt to bolster their roster during the summer. To finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League again the following year, United needs two victories.
United confirmed the news of Sabitzer’s setback with a statement posted on the club’s official website on Monday, stating: “Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a meniscal injury which will, unfortunately, rule him out for the remainder of the season.
“Everyone at the club is disappointed to lose Marcel’s services, as the Reds chase a strong finish to the season in the Premier League and FA Cup, and we are grateful for his contribution to our progress so far.
“We would like to wish Marcel well in having a speedy recovery.”
ℹ️ Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a knee injury that will rule him out for the remainder of 2022/23. #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 15, 2023