October 11, (THEWILL) – Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui faces a period on the sidelines following a minor heart procedure. The Moroccan full-back, who joined the Red Devils from Bayern Munich in August for £12.8 million, has been a regular starter in the English Premier League this season.
Mazraoui’s absence comes at a challenging time for United, who have endured their worst-ever start to a League campaign. The team has accumulated just eight points from their opening seven matches, placing additional pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
The 26-year-old withdrew from Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying squad on Monday due to heart palpitations. Reports on Thursday confirmed the successful completion of a corrective procedure, with Mazraoui expected to return to action within a few weeks.
The defender’s last appearance came in United’s goalless draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, where he was substituted at half-time alongside Harry Maguire. This latest setback adds to United’s defensive woes, with Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia already sidelined due to long-term injuries.
United’s next fixture is scheduled for October 19 against Brentford. Ten Hag now faces the challenge of reorganising his defensive line-up in Mazraoui’s absence, as the team aims to improve their league position and regain form following the international break.
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