New Year, same old injury problems for Manchester United
Louis van Gaal bemoans his lot as Ashley Young becomes latest victim in 1-1 draw at Stoke City
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal complained that the New Year had brought no change of fortune on the injury front following his side’s 1-1 draw at Stoke City.
His year got off to the worst possible start as United fell behind to an early Ryan Shawcross goal at the Britannia Stadium on Thursday and although they equalised, they also lost Ashley Young to injury.
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Young, who has flourished under Van Gaal in the absence of injured team-mates, limped off with a hamstring injury and could be sidelined for a month.
“It looks like four weeks, but I am not a doctor,” said Van Gaal, whose side earned a point thanks to a 26th-minute equaliser by Radamel Falcao.