Manchester United is facing a string of setbacks, with not only poor performances in the championship but also the absence of one of its key players. Robin Van Persie, the Dutch international striker, will be sidelined for a month due to a thigh injury.
The injury occurred during a corner kick that Van Persie took, resulting in the winning goal (1-0) by Phil Jones against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. Unfortunately, the striker tore his thigh during this incident. Van Persie had recently returned from a previous injury (adductors), making a comeback last weekend in the Premier League, where Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle.
Since the beginning of the season, the former Arsenal player has managed to score seven goals in 11 matches in the Premier League. David Moyes, Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor, confirmed the unfortunate news, stating, “Robin Van Persie is unavailable for a month.” This injury adds to the challenges faced by Manchester United in what has been a challenging season so far.
