"It's difficult to say, just because it's taken that much time. I can't give you any more on it really. It's one of those things with backs that sometimes you think it's all right and then all of a sudden it's not quite right."
"We're just kind of being patient and working through it. We'll just have to see. We'll obviously give him time and try to get him back as quick as we can, but it's really difficult to say."
"It's like any injury. It's trying to get the balance right. Some are a little bit more straightforward than others. It kind of is what it is really. He's improving, it's not improving as quickly as we all hope, but we'll see how it goes."
Matthijs de Ligt has been sidelined for nearly four months due to a back injury, missing all matches since November 30. Initially thought to be minor, the injury's prolonged nature raises concerns about his return this season. Michael Carrick stated that the situation is complex, emphasizing the unpredictability of back injuries. De Ligt has not resumed training and faces pressure to regain fitness before the summer World Cup. There are speculations about potential surgery, but Carrick has not disclosed specific options being considered.
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