Di Maria Injured in Man United Training

Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria was forced to miss the Boxing Day win over Newcastle through injury.

Manager Louis van Gaal confirmed before kick-off the Old Trafford club’s latest injury but did not specify its nature.

“Di Maria has injured himself at the last training session,” said Van Gaal.

Angel Di Maria Injured in Training: Getty via Man Utd.
Angel Di Maria Injured in Training: Getty via Man Utd.

Di Maria has had a succession of fitness problems since joining from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee and just recently returned against Aston Villa following a three-week absence with a hamstring tear.