Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has undergone surgery on a groin injury the club has confirmed.
The surgery means he is set to miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Wolves and the forthcoming international break with his country Scotland.
McTominay had been left out of the Scotland squad for next month’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers in September which begged the question of what might have led to his omission.
Man United have now revealed that the 24-year-old has undergone surgery and is in the process of recovery.
“Scott has undergone surgery for an ongoing groin injury that was causing significant pain when playing,” said the club in an official statement.
“Having tried all other treatment options in pre-season, surgery was deemed necessary to resolve the issue.
“We hope to have him back soon.”
McTominay put up a brilliant display in midfield for the Red Devils in the opening-weekend 5-1 win over Leeds United.
However, the Scot was a second-half substitute in the next game as he came off the bench in the 1-1 draw at Southampton.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed on Sunday that the Academy product has been struggling with a groin injury. It is believed that surgery was the best option to rectify the issue.
McTominay posted a picture of him post-surgery on his Instagram account, with a message telling fans that it was a “minor” surgery and that he hoped to be back soon.
His message read: “Just to let you all know I’ve had minor surgery on an issue which has needed managing for the last couple of months, I hate missing games so to be missing Wolves on the weekend & the international break is so disappointing but that’s part & parcel of the game.”
No return date was specified by either the player or the club, however, the player added:
“Wishing all the boys the best of luck & I will be back sooner than you think.”
Scott McTominay made 49 appearances in all competitions last season and will no doubt be a huge miss for both Manchester United and Scotland.
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