Manchester United Sports Medicine Chief Departs Amid Injury Crisis

Gary O'Driscoll, Manchester United's head of sports medicine, and senior men's first-team doctor Jim Moxon have both decided to leave the club, surprising many given that O'Driscoll joined from Arsenal just 18 months ago. Despite the ongoing injury crisis affecting ten senior players, club sources insist that the departures are unrelated to the current situation or the recent redundancies affecting up to 200 staff. O'Driscoll is credited with implementing positive changes within the medical department, and both he and Moxon will remain temporarily to ensure a smooth transition as the club searches for replacements. Key players sidelined include Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo, both unlikely to return this season, alongside others like Luke Shaw and Mason Mount. Head coach Ruben Amorim has resorted to including academy players in his matchday squads due to the thin roster. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges facing United amidst significant staff turnover and injury woes.