Angel Di Maria Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Hamstring and Return

Angel di Maria continues to deal with hamstring issues for Manchester United. The winger returned on December 20, but will miss the team's boxing day clash with Newcastle United. 

Continue for updates.

Friday, Dec. 26

Di Maria Out vs. Newcastle United

Manchester United's official Twitter feed reported an update on Di Maria's status:

Saturday, Dec. 20

Di Maria Returns vs. Aston Villa

Manchester United's official Twitter feed reported an update on Di Maria's status:

Friday, Dec. 19

Di Maria Could Return This Weekend

Louis van Gaal gave an update on Di Maria's status for this weekend, according the Manchester United's official Twitter feed:

Friday, Dec. 12

Di Maria Out vs. Liverpool

ESPN FC reported an update on Di Maria's status:

Thursday, Dec. 11

Di Maria Set to Face Liverpool

Jack Wilson of the Daily Star provides the news all United fans wanted to hear ahead of Sunday's blockbuster with Liverpool:

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Manchester United's £60m man has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury that forced him off against Hull.

But Starsport understands Di Maria has now returned to full training and that he will make his return against Liverpool.

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Friday, Dec. 5

Di Maria Out vs. Southampton

Manchester United's official Twitter feed has an update on Angel di Maria's status for Saturday from manager Louis van Gaal:

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Di Maria Absence Confirmed for Southampton Match

Louis van Gaal provided a bittersweet update on Di Maria's hamstring following United's win over Stoke. According to Rory Keane of the Mail Online, LvG revealed the injury isn't serious, but will prevent him facing Southampton on Monday:

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Di Maria is not so heavy but of course he shall not play against Southampton but you never know.

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Tuesday, Dec. 2

Di Maria Out vs. Stoke

Manchester United confirmed that Angel Di Maria is out for the club's match vs. Stoke:

Hamstring Tear Fears Emerge

Chris Waugh of the Mail Online reports on a tweet from Di Maria's wife, Jorgelina Cardoso, which appears to suggest that the Argentinian has suffered a small tear to the hamstring.

Cardoso replied "Hay un pequeno desgarro" to a question about Di Maria's fitness, which Waugh translates to read "A small tear." The tweet is shown below:

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pic.twitter.com/udtA1ZamHK

— Karl (@Karl____) December 2, 2014"

Saturday, Nov. 29

Di Maria Withdrawn From Hull Match

Manchester United playmaker Angel Di Maria was forced to leave the club's clash with Hull City after less than 15 minutes due to an apparent hamstring injury.

The club noted the ensuing change, which brought on Ander Herrera:

6 Second Savage provided a Vine of Di Maria pulling up as he cut toward the middle of the pitch:

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Manchester United fans won't want to see this. #MUFC #DiMaria https://t.co/O955KuWO4M

— 6 Second Savage (@6secondsavage) November 29, 2014"

Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News pointed out the midfielder tried to continue before needing to get subbed out:

Jamie Jackson of the Guardian added further details:

After the match, manager Louis van Gaal talked about the injury, according to BBC Sport's Shamoon Hafez:

Di Maria entered the game with three goals and six assists in 10 league matches for United. Any type of extended absence would be a major setback for the Red Devils' attack. They have to hope it was only a minor twinge.

More information about his status will be provided as it becomes available.