United's Hard-Fought Point Overshadowed by Mounting Injury Concerns
Manchester United salvaged a dramatic late draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, but the 2-2 result came at a significant cost. Ruben Amorim's side, which had been enjoying a four-match unbeaten run, saw its squad depth severely tested after suffering a triple injury blow during the match at Spurs.
Match Drama and Injury Setbacks Unfold
The game took a turn for the worse for the Red Devils within the first 17 minutes. Harry Maguire appeared to pull his hamstring during a tussle with Richarlison. The defender attempted to continue but was visibly in discomfort and was eventually substituted for Leny Yoro after 72 minutes.
The situation escalated further when substitute Benjamin Sesko was forced to limp off in the final minutes of the game. The striker sustained the injury after stretching for a shot, immediately sitting down on the pitch to receive treatment before heading down the tunnel. With all substitutions already used, United were forced to finish the match with only ten men.
Manager Ruben Amorim confirmed the concerns post-match, telling TNT Sports, "We have to see, but I think he has a problem." Amorim also hinted that Casemiro might have been unable to continue, citing the series of injuries as a factor in Tottenham's ability to mount a comeback.
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These fresh injuries compound an already concerning situation for United. The team had already travelled to London without Kobbie Mainoo, who was ruled out with a minor injury, leading to his replacement on the bench by fellow academy graduate Jack Fletcher.
This development effectively doubled the number of players on United's injury list, with Lisandro Martinez already sidelined with a serious knee injury sustained back in February. While Martinez has recently returned to team training at Carrington, Amorim has been cautious about his return timeline, stating last week that the defender would "take time" before being match-ready.
The timing is particularly unfortunate for United, whose recent improved form had been partly attributed to consistency in team selection. The November international break now looms, offering a potential window for recovery, but the extent of these new injuries remains to be seen as the club assesses the damage from a costly point in North London.
