Man Utd player suffers major setback as scans reveal injury worse than first feared

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has suffered a further injury setback whilst on loan at Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old who has failed to successfully challenge United's David de Gea for the number one spot at Old Trafford in recent years joined Forest on loan in the summer.

He was getting regular game time as their number one making 18 appearances in the Premier League, but a thigh injury sustained against Leicester last month has thwarted his progress.

According to Telegraph Sport, a 'second scan' has worsened fears and revealed that Henderson will be out for longer than anticipated and could be sidelined for the next four weeks.

The news prompted Forest to complete the deadline day loan signing of goalkeeper Keylor Navas who will take Henderson's spot in goal.

It's bad news for the Englishman who may find it hard to regain his spot in Steve Cooper's side when he does eventually return.

What next for Henderson?

Henderson rose through United's famed youth academy and after several spells on loan including an impressive stint in the Premier League with Sheffield United, he was finally given a chance at Old Trafford.

He made his debut in the EFL Cup back in 2020 and was seen as a real challenger for De Gea's number one jersey.

Despite this, he only made 22 appearances for the Red Devils that season and after barely featuring last term a move to Forest was an opportunity for a fresh start.

The Telegraph also stated that he was almost recalled to United last month following Martin Dubravka's return to Newcastle United but insisted on remaining at the City Ground.

Regular playing time is crucial for Henderson's progress, especially if he wants to regain a place in the England squad having been left out for the World Cup in Qatar.

What happens when he recovers will be interesting to see but it seems like his time as a United player may be slowly coming to an end.