"It's difficult to say, just because it's taken that much time. With backs sometimes you think it's all right and all of a sudden it's not quite right. We're just being patient and working through it. We'll give him time and try to get him back as quickly as we can, but it's really difficult to say."
"De Ligt was an ever-present in the team's defence for the first 13 games of the season before he unexpectedly missed the home game with West Ham on 4 December. At the time, head coach Ruben Amorim said it was a 'small thing' and he expected to have the Dutchman back for the trip to Wolves four days later."
Matthijs de Ligt has been absent from Manchester United since early December due to a back injury, initially expected to be minor. Despite initial optimism for a quick return, the injury has persisted for over four months. Manager Michael Carrick stated it is impossible to provide a specific timeline for de Ligt's recovery, noting that back injuries can be unpredictable. De Ligt will miss the Bournemouth match and potentially remain unavailable through April. His absence raises concerns about his participation in the Netherlands' World Cup squad, though Carrick declined to discuss potential surgery options.
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