Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Andre Onana after he delayed flying out to the Africa Cup of Nations for Cameroon in favour of playing for Manchester United.
28.12.2023 - 22:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester Unitedcould soon welcome back one of their star assets as Lisandro Martinez inches closer towards a return from a foot injury. His absence has been highlighted as one of the key reasons behind United's shortcomings in 2023-24 so far.
Meanwhile, an update has also been provided on Andre Onana ahead of his participation in the African Cup of Nations. United return to action on Saturday when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The Reds will travel to the City Ground buoyed by their Boxing Day comeback victory over Aston Villa when Alejandro Garnacho scored twice and Rasmus Hojlund netted a winner in a 3-2 success. Here's the latest headlines from Old Trafford.
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Martinez breaks injury silence
Lisandro Martinez has described his extended period on the sidelines with injury as 'really tough'. Martinez fractured his metatarsal in the 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla on April 13 and he did not play again until the pre-season friendly win over Leeds United on July 12
The centre-back aggravated his foot issue against Arsenal on September 3 but managed to play through the pain barrier before it was decided that surgery was again required which he underwent in October. He's been absent since then, although he recently returned to light training at United's Carrington training complex and could return by the end of January.
"I'm really good," Martinez told MUTV. "Really good, honestly. My rehab is going amazing and the way that I want, feeling strong. Doing everything right, with the physio, he's amazing and the medical staff have taken care of me.
"That was really important and all is
Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Andre Onana after he delayed flying out to the Africa Cup of Nations for Cameroon in favour of playing for Manchester United.
André Onana has likened choosing to represent either Manchester United or Cameroon to being asked to pick your favourite parent after he finally arrived at the Africa Cup of Nations this week.
Manchester United fans have mixed views after Erik ten Hag named his matchday squad for the Premier League showdown with Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Christian Eriksen is the only change to the starting XI with the Denmark playmaker coming in for academy graduate Scott McTominay.
Manchester United may not miss Andre Onana for any first-team matches despite seeing the goalkeeper depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has gone viral on social media for laughing at a Manchester City fan who interacted with him in private messages on Instagram.
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have dismissed suggestions that Alejandro Garnacho's wonder goal for Manchester United against Everton is the Premier League's greatest of all-time.
Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester United will sign a new striker this year but has warned Erik ten Hag to choose carefully.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou insists he's not bothered by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana delaying his Africa Cup of Nations participation so he can feature against Spurs later this month.
Change is on the horizon for Manchester United after what has been a challenging season so far.
Manchester United fans are lamenting the absence of Rasmus Hojlund in the club's clash with Nottingham Forest, although are happy that Amad has made the squad for the first time this season.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Antony to the starting line-up for this evening's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground because of his ability to make runs in behind.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on his team to show the same resilience against Nottingham Forest as was possessed in the second half at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.
We are now at the halfway mark of the season and Manchester United will be assessing how their loanees have been faring so far.
Manchester United will be looking to win back-to-back Premier League games for just the third time this season when they face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Borussia Dortmund star Ramy Bensebaini has opened the door to a potential move to Manchester United in the future after being tentatively linked with the Premier League giants.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will represent Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations next month. Onana returned to international duty earlier this year and there was uncertainty about whether he would play at AFCON, but a decision has been made and he'll play for his nation.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy thought Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho looked 'more comfortable' and 'more productive' on the right-wing during Boxing Day's 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Robin van Persie has said Erik ten Hag is 'working very hard and working long days' to move Manchester United up the table.
Mason Mount led the social media praise for Rasmus Hojlund after his first Premier League goal earned a dramatic victory for Manchester United.
Rasmus Hojlund has described Alejandro Garnacho as an incredible talent after he scored a brace for Manchester United.