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Victor Lindelof reveals the extent of his back injury which he sustained over a year ago
Speaking in an interview with United Review (h/t Manchester Evening News) prior to their win against Leeds United, Victor Lindelof revealed that he has been suffering from a back injury for the past two months.
The Manchester United defender has admitted that there have been concerns regarding his fitness due to a back problem this season.
The 26-year-old first had the issue with his back playing on a plastic pitch in a draw against AZ Alkmaar 14 months ago. (h/t Manchester Evening News)
Despite the injury, Lindelof has played the full 90 minutes in all but one of United’s Premier League games this season. He adds that his focus is on helping the team on the pitch.
“I’ve been struggling a little bit with my back in the last couple of months but I’m always trying to do my best to help the team.”
The Swedish defender says that he wants to help United “win trophies”, and that he is willing to play through the pain barrier.
The former Benfica man also mentions that he as been managing his injury smartly, by balancing his recovery time between and after games.
However, he does admit that it has been tough to do that recently, given the hectic Premier League schedule.
“I’ve been having a lot of pain and I still have problems with it… the schedule is very, very tight so I’m just trying to keep it under control.”
It is an ode to his commitment that Lindelof has still managed to appear in 18 matches for United so far this season. (h/t Transfermarkt)
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The Swedish centre-half also played the full 90 minutes against Leeds United and also scored a goal in the 6-2 win on Sunday.
The result sees Manchester United come within just 5 points of league leaders Liverpool, who have played one game more than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
