The Bundesliga season is in full swing and one of the biggest stories this week has been the injury crisis plaguing several players on the pitch for Manchester United's upcoming fixtures.

One of the most significant injuries to emerge during the ongoing Premier League season was that of Jamal Musiala, who sustained a serious knee injury against Chelsea last weekend. Musiala, who was one of the most promising young talents in the game, had previously suffered from a similar issue at the same club but managed to recover quickly enough before returning to action for the rest of the campaign.

However, the severity of his injury meant that he would miss the majority of the upcoming fixtures as Manchester United prepare to face Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the Champions League group stage.

Musiala's absence will be a huge blow for the Red Devils, especially as they look to secure their place in the top four of the table. The club's head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already expressed his disappointment with the situation, stating that Musiala's injury "is something we have to address now."

Solskjaer's decision to bring in fellow midfielders Fernandinho and Fred to replace Musiala is certainly a positive step forward, as they both have experience playing alongside the experienced forward. However, it remains to be seen how long these replacements will keep Musiala out of action, and whether or not they can fully fill the void left by his departure.

Meanwhile, there are other injuries to worry about for Manchester United ahead of their trip to Anfield next week. One of the most concerning reports came from defender John Stones, who suffered a torn ACL in a training session earlier this month. The injury could mean that he will miss the entire campaign, although he is expected to return to the team soon after his recovery.

The other major injury to worry about comes from the back line, where goalkeeper David de Gea has also sustained a minor ankle injury. While he is still recovering from the injury, the club has no plans to call up a new goalkeeper until he is ready to play again.

Overall, the injury crisis facing Manchester United ahead of their crucial fixtures is a testament to the resilience and determination of the squad. With Musiala and the likes of Stones and de Gea all set to miss time, there is still plenty of work to be done to get the team back into contention.

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