Manchester United have their list of potential absentees continues to grow as they near their trip to Anfield to face the league leaders, Liverpool this weekend.
The Red Devils already would be missing out on their captain, Bruno Fernandes. The midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during their loss to Bournemouth and is suspended.
Now, there has been news regarding an illness amongst the squad ahead of their upcoming UCL fixture.
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The PL side faces their crucial do-or-die Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Only a win against the German champions would keep them in the competition given that the other two teams draw their game at Denmark.
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During an open training before their Bayern game, it was revealed that both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were missing.
Reports have stated that it is due to illness and have claimed they would also be a doubt for the Liverpool trip.
Moreover, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount, Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia remain sidelined for the long term.
Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro aren’t expected to return to full fitness until after Christmas.
Also, if one combines the fact that Varane and Sancho have fallen out of favour with Ten Haag, the tally rises to 12 players. Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho has been banished from training following his social media outburst.
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The ramifications of all these absentees were evident in their recent defeat to the Cherries. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire formed a makeshift centre-back pairing. But it wasn’t of any help as they lost 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Now, Scott McTominay would have to shift into a more forward role after Bruno’s suspension. Furthermore, in attack, the absence of Rashford and Martial would increase pressure on Rasmus Hojlund.
The 20-year-old striker boasts an impressive UCL record of 5 goals in 5 games but is yet to score in the PL. Moreover, with United’s recent form, Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites to win this fixture.
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