After sustaining a knock during the game, the defender was fit to finish the full match. However, subsequent assessment revealed he must return to his club, resulting in missed international duty.
The absence of the defender means the World Cup champions will face Paraguay and Peru without him. This puts pressure on new United manager Ruben Amorim for his first game in charge against Ipswich.
Having struggled with a knee injury for the past 17 months and not played since May 2023, the defender's fitness remains a critical concern for both club and country.
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