UPDATE: Mauricio Pochettino officially rules Harry Kane out of this match.
Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow in what is the weekend’s headliner clash in the Premier League. The Red Devils head into the fixture nothing short of an injury crisis in midfielder.
Paul Pogba, Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick are all out, and now even Ander Herrera could be a doubt due to an ankle knock he suffered in midweek against Swansea City during the League Cup win.
Marcus Rashford could also miss out after struggling with a hamstring complaint during Tuesday’s action, while Eric Bailly’s groin strain will be assessed ahead of kick-off.
Phil Jones has been battling a knee issue lately, and that’s resulting in his being in and out of the team, but he’s expected to be available for Saturday lunchtime affair.
Early this week we saw reporting claiming that Paul Pogba would remain unavailable until December, but with his appearance back at the training complex on Thursday, now there is talk be could be back for the trip to Chelsea next week.
Eric Bailly has been out for three-weeks due to a groin strain, but word is he might be a game time decision. Marouane Fellaini has been out since international break, and his return date is still unknown.
Additionally, Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic remain out long term, due to the ACL injuries they suffered in the spring.
At his press conference Friday, Mourinho gave a fitness update on some of his players. Watch that video over at this link.
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Odds via BetFair: United 5/4, Draw 23/10, Tottenham 23/10
Prediction: United 1, Tottenham 0
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