Manchester United has initiated an internal inquiry into the mounting injury challenges plaguing the club this season.

Throughout the campaign, United has faced a succession of injury setbacks, hindering manager Ten Hag’s ability to consistently field his strongest lineup.

The crisis deepened further this week as defenders Martinez and Lindelof were sidelined for a month due to calf and hamstring injuries, joining Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia on the injury list.

When questioned about the surge in injuries, Ten Hag responded on Wednesday, stating, “We have an idea, but we will handle it internally.”

Expressing concern over the defensive options, Ten Hag remarked, “There are no more issues; we don’t need any! While our front line and midfield are adequately covered, our defensive line lacks options.”

However, there’s a silver lining as Rapha Varane and Jonny Evans have resumed training, with Harry Maguire also making a return.

Ten Hag attributed United’s injury woes to the demanding fixture schedule, highlighting the intense nature of the Premier League and the strain of international commitments.

He emphasized that the issue isn’t unique to United, citing other Premier League clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Newcastle facing similar challenges.

Concluding, Ten Hag stressed the importance of recovery amid the packed schedule, stating, “We don’t train because we recover, then we prepare for the next game.”