Manchester United star suffers new injury blow – now eight players ruled out v Newcastle United
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has shared an injury update in anticipation of Saturday night’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United at St James’ Park (kick-off 8pm).
Following a disappointing 3-3 draw with Galatasaray on Wednesday, where they surrendered a 3-1 lead, the Red Devils face a challenging path to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout stages.
Before their crucial match against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford, they have three Premier League encounters, starting with the upcoming fixture in Newcastle.
Marcus Rashford is set to return after serving a one-match suspension, but ten Hag continues to grapple with a significant list of unavailable players, much like his counterpart Eddie Howe.
Here’s a closer look at the absentees from the Manchester United squad as they prepare to face Newcastle:
- Casemiro: The midfielder has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle.
- Tyrel Malacia: The left-back is facing a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, ruling him out until the New Year.
- Amad Diallo: The former Sunderland loanee is recovering from a knee injury sustained during pre-season.
- Jadon Sancho: The winger found himself frozen out by Erik ten Hag earlier in the season following a fallout.
The injury concerns add complexity to Manchester United’s campaign as they navigate a crucial period in both domestic and European competitions.
