Manchester United’s midfielder out for the rest of the season

Marcel Sabizter is out for the rest of the season /COURTESY PICTURE

FOOTBALL Manchester United’s midfielder out for the rest of the season

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 19:23 - 15.05.2023

Sabizter was signed following the injury suffered by another United midfielder Christian Eriksen.

Manchester United have confirmed midfielder Marcel Sabizter’s season is over.

The midfielder, signed on loan from Bayern Munich in January, suffered a knee injury and looks to have played his last game of the season.

The Austrian has impressed in Erik ten Hag’s midfield but has picked up a meniscus injury that will rule him out of any further action this season.

“ Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a meniscal injury which will, unfortunately, rule him out for the remainder of the season,” a statement released by the club reads.

“Everyone at the club is disappointed to lose Marcel's services, as the Reds chase a strong finish to the season in the Premier League and FA Cup, and we are grateful for his contribution to our progress so far.”

Sabizter was signed following the injury suffered by another United midfielder Christian Eriksen.

Since arriving at the club, Sabizter has played 18 matches and scored three times - including a brace in the Europa League quarterfinal clash with Sevilla.

He will now join Lisandro Martinez as Ten Hag signings that have seen their maiden season at the club prematurely concluded.

Martinez was enjoying a fine season before injury ruled him out until the summer.

United will miaa thw Australian’s services in their fight to secure a Champions League place as well as the FA Cup final against Manchester City on June 3.

The injury also means Sabizter could have played his last game for United.

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There was no pre-existing option to make the deal a permanent one and it remains to be seen whether United will opt to sign him. The 29-year-old is still a Bayern player.