Manchester United suffered another blow in their defense line, as it was confirmed that Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd will miss the team's upcoming match against Fulham, scheduled for Sunday, as part of the second round of the Premier League.

Aguerd has not yet recovered from the injury he recently sustained, which also prevented him from participating in the opening match against Arsenal, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for the 'Red Devils', raising concerns among fans about his physical readiness at the start of the season.

During the press conference held on Friday morning, Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim confirmed the absence of both Aguerd and Argentine Lisandro Martinez from the match, stating: "Licha and Aguerd are out of consideration, while the rest of the players are ready."

The absence of the Moroccan international adds to the troubles of the coaching staff, especially with the lack of precise medical clarifications regarding the nature of his injury or the duration of his absence from the pitch, which opens the door for numerous speculations regarding his readiness in the upcoming period.

Amorim relies on the available players to compensate for the shortage and try to regain balance after losing the first round, awaiting Aguerd's return, who is considered one of the key pillars of the team since his joining, having played 57 matches in a United shirt, during which he provided three assists, with a contract extending until the summer of 2028.