In a dramatic turn of events during Manchester United’s 4–3 loss to Brentford on May 4, 2025, Matthijs de Ligt’s injury played a pivotal role in his side's downfall. The Dutch defender was caught in a brutal collision with Brentford forward Kevin Schade in the first half, suffering a painful blow that would see him sidelined for the rest of the match.
The clash left De Ligt with a deep cut on his head, forcing him to temporarily leave the pitch for treatment. Despite his best efforts to continue, the bleeding proved persistent, and he was eventually forced to come off. The injury left United with a defensive gap that Brentford quickly capitalized on, scoring the opening goal in stoppage time. Ethan Pinnock found the back of the net from a corner as United scrambled to reorganize, down to just ten men due to De Ligt’s absence.
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim, already dealing with a number of defensive struggles throughout the season, confirmed that De Ligt’s early departure disrupted his side’s defensive stability. Amorim’s tactical reshuffle came too late to prevent Brentford’s momentum, with the Bees doubling their lead in the second half as United’s defense continued to crack under pressure.
De Ligt’s injury was a key moment in the match, one that shifted the balance and ultimately led to United’s defeat. The injury not only highlighted the vulnerability of United’s defense but also the impact of losing a crucial player during a high-stakes encounter.
The defeat, marked by defensive lapses and injury misfortune, left Manchester United with much to ponder, as they now face a crucial run of fixtures to salvage their European hopes.
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