Manchester United have been hit hard ahead of Thursday’s crucial game against Real Sociedad in the way of three big stars who will miss the match.
Antony, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho will not be available for the coach to select when he chooses the starting eleven to face Sociedad tomorrow.
Antony, who missed United’s game against West Ham on Sunday, remains sidelined with injury and will remain at Carrington to focus on his rehabilitation.
Martial unexpectedly returned from injury earlier than anticipated, but apparently isn’t ready to return to action just yet.
The Frenchman was not going to return after the World Cup, as Ten Hag himself indicated, but the player quickly recovered.
Sancho, who lost his place in the team, is on sick leave.
It is unclear what kind of illness the Englishman is suffering from, but it is to be hoped that he will recover and be reunited with his companions.
Antony and Anthony Martial will remain at Carrington to continue their individual training work while Jadon Sancho is ill. [mu] #MUFC
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) November 2, 2022
With the attacking trio out, Ten Hag has a major headache on his hands regarding who plays in the matter of the Red Devils’ must-win against Society.
This could provide another chance for Alejandro Garnacho to start a second straight match in the Europa League, after his dazzling display against Sheriff.
Beyond Garnacho, the other surprise additions to the trip to Spain are Radek Vitek, Zidane Iqbal and Shola Shoretire.
Facundo Pellistri, who is also included in the matchday squad, is another who could have a chance to impress, just a day after his agent said his departure from United was ‘imminent’.
Manchester United traveling squad for Real Sociedad: De Gea, Dubravka, Vitek Lindelof, Maguire, Martínez, Malaysia, Dalot, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka. Fernandes, Eriksen, Fred, Casemiro, Pellistri, van de Beek, McTominay, Iqbal. Ronaldo, Rashford, Jardin, Shoretire, Grenache. #MUFC
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) November 2, 2022
United must win by a two-goal margin to finish top of the group and avoid a horror draw that would likely see the 20-time English champions head-to-head against a Euro giant who failed to continue in the final. . round of 16 of the Champions League.
Some of these clubs include Ajax, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon and possibly Juventus. Hopefully United can get the job done tomorrow.
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