Key Man Utd figure will make first appearance on the bench, shocking details revealed amid injury crisis
Manchester United have formally announced that medical director Gary O’Driscoll has joined the club from Arsenal.
In early July, The Athletic reported that Manchester United had secured the services of Gary O’Driscoll.
But despite the notice, he has now only started at the club this week, with United announcing his appointment on Friday.
The club’s website states: “O’Driscoll is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in the field of sports medicine, having been chairman of the Premier League’s medical panel and a member of the FA’s medical committee.”
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Key role in sight
The Times reports that O’Driscoll will be in charge of Manchester United as the coaching staff progresses, starting this weekend at Burnley.
But there is an alarming revelation in the report, which states: “United have no longer needed a full-time club doctor since Steve McNally left in February to join the referees’ organisation, the PGMOL.”
United had been given the role on an interim basis until the arrival of O’Driscoll, who the club felt was worth the wait. Manchester United’s injury crisis
It is alarming to know that Manchester United have been without a full-time club doctor for the past few months.
Especially in the context of the club’s growing injury crisis, which in itself made O’Driscoll’s arrival at the club so noteworthy.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are among the key players who have been absent for long periods, while Raphael Varane, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad, Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat have all been on the sidelines of late as they look to make a profit to be made. .
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