So much Manchester United team news to cover, ahead of the league fixture at Crystal Palace on Monday night that we’re going to need two full posts. Lead by the face of the club (arguably) Marcus Rashford, as many as 11 players could be missing for United in this league fixture. Rashford could likely miss out on this edition of Monday night football, but might be back next weekend instead.
Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that Rashford has made little progress in recovery from the ankle injury that he suffered in the FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry.
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Moving on from Rashford to McTominay, Ten Hag said the following in regards to the midfielder’s knee injury: “Scott didn’t train so far this week, but I expect him back in training on Saturday. Then we will have to see up to the game if he is 100 percent available or for [only] a part in the game.”
So he faces a late fitness test, as does Bruno Fernandes, who has an unspecified problem/knock.
“We had an issue with Bruno, so he is a doubt for Monday, but he will fight to be a part of this game. Never rule him out for any game, and he is giving his best to be available,” Ten Hag said.
Elsewhere Victor Lindelof (thigh) is a week or two away while Wily Kambala (undisclosed issue) is out indefinitely. We’ll be back shortly with another post on all the other injured players.
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