Man Utd injuries: Erik ten Hag’s defensive options after Lisandro Martinez setback
Manchester United aren't the only team dealing with an injury crisis right now, but few managers will be more concerned by the fitness bug plaguing their squad than Erik ten Hag. United's injury woes have been largely condensed to one area of the pitch. Following the loss of Lisandro Martinez to a foot injury, Ten Hag has lost no fewer than five defenders, some for extended periods, and now has just five senior defenders ready to pull on the shirt. Here's a look at the options available to Ten Hag. Man Utd's right-back options Wan-Bissaka has a hamstring problem / Michael Regan/GettyImages Injured players: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) With Aaron Wan-Bissaka sidelined with a hamstring problem, United have just one natural right-back left in the senior squad. Diogo Dalot has played a lot of minutes recently but will have to fight through the fatigue until Wan-Bissaka makes it back. Should Ten Hag turn to the United academy for some extra help, he may look to the likes ...