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Matteo Darmian Injury: Updates on Manchester United Defender's Status and Return

Manchester United's injury woes continued on Saturday, as star full-back Matteo Darmian had to leave the pitch against Southampton after a clash of heads.

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Darmian Injured During Shane Long Clash

Saturday, Jan. 23

As reported by Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News, manager Louis van Gaal had to resort to bringing on Paddy McNair against the Saints, as Darmian couldn't continue after clashing heads with Shane Long during the second half of their Premier League match.

The Italian was playing on the right side of a three-man back line at the time, as opposed to his usual position as full-back.