Matthijs de Ligt Ruled Out of Netherlands’ World Cup Campaign After Back Surgery
Last update: May 15, 2026
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Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has suffered a major setback after undergoing back surgery, ruling him out of the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign and delaying his return until next season.
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign after undergoing surgery to correct a lingering back injury that has sidelined him since November cbinews.tv reports.
United confirmed on Friday that the procedure was successful after months of rehabilitation efforts failed to fully resolve the issue.
The Dutch centre-back is now expected to return during the early stages of next season.
De Ligt had been one of United’s most consistent performers before the setback, playing every minute of the club’s opening 13 Premier League matches this season.
Reacting to the news, the former Juventus and Bayern Munich defender said he pushed himself through every rehabilitation session in a bid to return to football as quickly as possible.
He also thanked fans and supporters for standing by him during what he described as a difficult period in his career, while insisting he remains determined to return stronger for Manchester United.
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