Manchester United injury woes have worsened with the news that England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will miss several weeks due to a muscle injury.
The 19-year-old joins a growing list of absentees, putting pressure on manager Erik ten Hag ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford at Old Trafford.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Mainoo’s injury, which was sustained during the draw with Aston Villa before the international break.
The teenager was forced to withdraw from Lee Carsley’s England squad and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, alongside Harry Maguire, who also picked up a muscle injury.
Romano wrote on his Instagram account, stating: “Kobbie Mainoo has suffered a muscle injury, and he’s out for few weeks. Same as Harry Maguire, October’s over for Mainoo.”
Meanwhile, former Chelsea star Mason Mount and Luke Shaw continue their rehabilitation from a knock and muscle injury, respectively.
Summer signing Leny Yoro is still building up to his first Premier League appearance after a foot injury in pre-season. The quartet joins a lengthy injury list, testing Ten Hag’s squad depth.
Positive News on the Horizon for Manchester United
Manchester United’s injury list however, have some encouraging signs from Thursday’s training session at Carrington.
Noussair Mazraoui, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad all participated after sitting out their international fixtures according to Romano.
Romano added: Noussair Mazraoui, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad are all back in training after missing international duty.
Furthermore, Manuel Ugarte was involved in a recovery session following his grueling World Cup qualifier appearances for Uruguay.
Meanwhile, Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia took a significant step towards recovery, participating in the first part of first-team training.
Malacia last played against Fulham on the final day of the 2022-23 season.
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag Faces A Crucial Test Against Brentford
With Manchester United winless in the Premier league since September 14, United boss Ten Hag side faces a crucial test against Brentford.
The Bees have lost their last three trips to Greater Manchester, but Thomas Frank’s team will sense an opportunity to capitalize on United’s current struggles.
Meanwhile, Manchester United workaholic boss Erik ten Hag will be looking for a response from his team after a disappointing run of form.
With pressure mounting on him, Saturday’s encounter against Brentford becomes a critical fixture in United’s season.
Furthermore, Ten Hag may be forced to shuffle his lineup due to the injury crisis.
The Dutch manager will rely on his available players to deliver a much-needed victory against Brentford and revive United’s Premier League campaign.
Manchester United are currently 14 in the Premier League table with 8 points amassed out of 7 matches played.
What’s next for Man United?
The Red Devils will host Brentford in a must win Premier League match on Saturday, October 19 at Old Trafford. The kick off for the match is set at 15:00 BST.
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