Manchester United are down to the bare bones in terms of defensive options as a crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool looms.
18.03.2024 - 06:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United booked a place in the FA Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time.
Harry Maguire was named on the bench after returning from injury while Rasmus Hojlund was included in the starting XI. The pair trained during the build-up to the match after sitting out the last few matches due to injury.
Although Erik ten Hag had stated that the game against Liverpool would come too soon for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Mason Mount, the pair featured at Old Trafford. Wan-Bissaka started in defence and Mount replaced Victor Lindelof during extra-time.
Red Devils boss Ten Hag will hope to welcome back more players during the international break. MEN Sport takes a look at the latest from the Red Devils' treatment room.
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Injury: Hamstring.
Expected return date: Already returned.
What we know: Garnacho's brother revealed on social media in the aftermath of the Liverpool game that the winger had only trained for two days this week because of a hamstring injury. On X, now Twitter, he wrote: "Garnacho has trained two days this week due to a hamstring injury, still, he is there running 120 minutes and giving the winning assist, I'm proud of you BIG BRO."
Injury: Muscular.
Expected return date: March 30 vs Brentford (A).
What Ten Hag has said: N/A.
Injury: Knock.
Expected return date: March 30 vs Brentford (A).
What Ten Hag has said: "We had two players on the pitch, they were not 100 per cent, Jonny Evans and Marcus Rashford, and they gave everything, as the whole team gave everything. I can't tell you [if they will miss matches]. Finally they had to come
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