Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United is already looking more complicated.
Victor Lindelof went off injured during Sweden’s 2-1 win over Slovakia on Saturday, raising doubts over his fitness for United’s trip to Ipswich Town on November 24; Amorim’s opening fixture at Portman Road following the international break.
Softfootball understands that Victor Lindelof has been a fringe figure for Manchester United this season, managing just 58 minutes across four substitute appearances despite 266 career appearances for the club since joining from Benfica.
Ruben Amorim likely wasn’t planning to start him regardless, but the injury adds another name to a growing list of fitness concerns as the new manager begins reshaping the squad.
The Swedish defender’s condition will now be closely monitored by United’s medical staff ahead of the Premier League fixture, with the club expected to assess the extent of the problem once he returns from international duty. Any prolonged absence would further reduce Amorim’s defensive options during his opening weeks in charge.
With so little match sharpness already banked, a fresh setback is the last thing. Victor Lindelof needed heading into a new manager’s first assessment of his options.
