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Ander Herrera Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Status and Return

Manchester United's challenge for this season's Premier League title has been hit by a major blow with gifted playmaker Ander Herrera suffering a hamstring injury.

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Herrera Withdrawn Early Against Watford

Saturday, Nov. 21

Herrera went down in the 24th minute against Watford. Stuart Mathieson of the Manchester Evening News confirmed it was the Spaniard's hamstring that he hurt not long after setting up Memphis Depay for the game's opener.

His loss is sure to be felt in a United midfield long on defensive instincts and steady passing but short on forward-thinking verve.