Manchester United take on Leeds United on Wednesday night at Old Trafford looking to record a 14th successive home win in all competitions.
The Red Devils will have to win the game without a number of key players who are unavailable for the match through injury and suspension.
Erik ten Hag told a press conference this would be no excuse, commenting: “This squad, all players in [it], are Man United capable, so they have to perform tomorrow, and we have to win the games no matter who is coming on the pitch.”
Here is a run through of all the absentees ahead of Manchester United’s midweek match…
Casemiro: Suspended
Casemiro is suspended after receiving a red card in Manchester United’s match with Crystal Palace at the weekend.
Erik ten Hag confirmed United won’t appeal his suspension, commenting: “It’s not the right decision but I don’t think we have a chance in a legal process.”
This is the first of a three match Premier League ban Casemiro will face over the next fortnight.
Antony
Antony is Manchester United’s newest injury. He was forced off in the second half against Crystal Palace.
Premier Injuries describe him sustaining a ‘lower leg injury’ and could make a return for this weekend’s away game at Leeds.
Scott McTominay: Injured
Scott McTominay is still out with an injury. Erik ten Hag confirmed the midfielder is ‘not involved’ against Leeds.
Premier Injuries project he faces another fortnight out.
Anthony Martial: Injured
Anthony Martial suffered a setback after making his return against Nottingham Forest a week ago.
Premier Injuries do not currently list a potential return date for the striker.
Christian Eriksen: Injured
Midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury in Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Reading.
A scan has subsequently revealed Eriksen will be out until either April or May.
Donny van de Beek: Injured
Donny van de Beek sustained a knee injury in Manchester United’s win over Bournemouth in early January.
He had to undergo surgery and has been ruled out for the rest of the season, although remains named in United’s Europa League squad.
Erik ten Hag makes worrying admission over Manchester United star
Erik ten Hag has made a worrying admission over Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.
Martial has endured a difficult season riddled with injuries and he once again finds himself unavailable for Manchester United’s upcoming game against Leeds.
Usually, injury-prone players suffer recurring injuries of the same issue, but Ten Hag has now admitted that’s not the case with Martial.
“No, every time in different areas. At the minute, it is his hip. He is not always available, but also I see the other side when he is available. He was never 100 per cent this season but he had a big impact every time he is available, even when he is at 80, 85, 90 per cent,” said Ten Hag on Martial, as relayed by Manchester Evening News.
If Martial had a recurring injury on a certain area, then they may be able to solve the issue with surgery. The fact Martial is constantly injuring different parts of his body is a worrying sign for Manchester United.
Martial hasn’t completed 90 minutes for the club in over two years and it could be time for Manchester United to consider moving him on as he simply can’t be relied upon.
Hopefully, the latest injury setback isn’t a bad one and Manchester United can have Martial back fit and firing in the next few weeks, but there’s no doubt the fans at Old Trafford won’t be getting their hopes.
SOURCE: unitedinfocus.com, caughtoffside.com
