Manchester United will be without Marcel Sabitzer for their final three Premier League games of the season and the FA Cup final after the midfielder suffered a knee injury.
The 29-year-old was ruled out of the win against Wolves on Saturday and further tests have revealed a meniscus problem that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of his loan spell.
United are now in discussions with Bayern Munich over Sabitzer's rehabilitation and it is understood no decision has yet been made over his long-term future.
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There was no option to buy included in the loan deal for Sabitzer, which was concluded on deadline day in the January transfer window after Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury.
But Sabitzer has impressed during his time at the club, scoring three goals in 18 appearances, and Erik ten Hag hasn't previously ruled out the possibility of trying to make the move permanent. The Austria international struggled for regular game time at Bayern during the first half of the season but his circumstances might change under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Sabitzer scored in the FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out win against Brighton and he came on as a substitute in the Carabao Cup final over Newcastle at Wembley.
His injury reduces Ten Hag's options in midfield, with Scott McTominay also currently sidelined, although he is expected back soon. He also adds to United's injury issues, with Lisandro Martinez and Donny van de Beek out for the rest of the season, while Marcus Rashford missed the win against Wolves.
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