Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof are all possibly out of action at the moment, which might put Manchester United in the midst of a full-blown injury crisis.

In addition to the style of United’s loss to Arsenal, Erik ten Hag will find it concerning that both of his starting center backs had to leave the game in the second half.

Lindelof appeared to be feeling a little embarrassed, while Martinez was slumped on the grass, shaking his head.

Martinez and Lindelof did not need protective boots when leaving the stadium, according to Simon Peach, despite the defender limping out of the building.

Ten Hag updates on injuries

Apart from voicing his list of complaints with the referee Anthony Taylor, the Dutch manager addressed the media following the game and gave an update on the two players’ health.

Victor had to leave because he was sick, Ten Hag said. I’m not sure if Licha (Martinez) has an injury, but he had an issue with his foot. To make the diagnosis, we must wait and observe.

Given the club’s present dearth of center-back options, an injury to either of the pair would be a major setback for United.

Will United regret not acquiring a premier center-back?The obvious center-back target for United was Jean-Clair Todibo, but Harry Maguire’s unsuccessful transfer to West Ham left United without the funds to make a defensive acquisition.Even though Maguire and Jonny Evans had a strong partnership while playing for Leicester City, having them as United’s only two healthy senior center-backs is not ideal.Erik ten Hag will be hoping and praying that the injuries sustained at the Emirates weren’t too serious since having to rely on a defender who is 35 years old and a guy he didn’t want at the club is a disgrace.