Man Utd Faces Injury Woes, Suffers 4-3 Defeat Against Brentford

Manchester United suffered a 4-3 defeat to Brentford after fielding their youngest ever Premier League lineup, as coach Ruben Amorim prioritized resting senior players for the upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao. Amorim defended the decision, emphasizing the club's focus on European competition as their only pathway to Champions League qualification. The match saw an early injury to key defender Matthijs de Ligt, who was forced off in the first half, raising concerns about his availability for Thursday's crucial fixture. Amorim expressed significant worry about de Ligt's condition, noting that he also substituted Luke Shaw at halftime to avoid further injuries. The loss leaves United unable to finish in the top half of the Premier League, highlighting the club's current struggles and need to rebuild for next season. Mason Mount, who scored his first goal of the season, echoed the team's focus on winning the Europa League as their main objective.