Victor Lindelof is set to be sidelined for over a month due to a minor groin issue that required surgery as the 29-year-old sustained the injury during their recent 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
The Sweden international's absence adds to Manchester United's mounting defensive woes, with Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire already sidelined with injuries.
The club confirmed that the player missed subsequent matches against Bournemouth, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool and will be out of action for an extended period.
With Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans as the remaining options, manager Erik ten Hag faces a challenging period. Despite recent scrutiny over disappointing performances, the Dutch manager's defensive strategy against the Reds produced a valuable point.
However, the pressure on the manager continues as the Red Devils prepare for a crucial clash against West Ham United on Saturday afternoon, December 23.
In their last visit to the London Stadium, United suffered a 1-0 defeat in May, emphasizing the significance of a solid defensive performance this time around.
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