Pep Guardiola has been dealt yet another injury scare during the international break as Manchester City await an update on Erling Haaland before their impending Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
30.10.2023 - 14:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will be hoping to put the derby to the back of their minds this week as their attention turns back to the Carabao Cup.
The Reds were comprehensively beaten this weekend as Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners thanks to an Erling Haaland brace and a Phil Foden strike. There was very few positives to take out of the match on the field but there was a welcome return on the bench.
After featuring for the U19s last Tuesday, Kobbie Mainoo was an unused substitute against City following his ankle injury picked up in pre-season. The young central midfielder may get the chance to impress his manager in midweek.
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Injury: Ankle
What we know: During the October international break, the Brazilian picked up an ankle injury which forced him to remain in South America to recuperate. Ahead of the derby on Sunday, Erik ten Hag said the midfielder was in a race against the clock to be fit in time and in the end he missed out on a place in the squad.
Potential return date: November 1 vs Newcastle
Injury: Hamstring
What we know: United were buoyed by the news on Friday that Wan-Bissaka had returned to full training last week. While the match with City was always going to be soon, perhaps a cameo against the Magpies may be more realistic.
Potential return date: November 1 vs Newcastle
Injury: Muscular
What we know: Ten Hag has confirmed Shaw is making good progress but any return before the next international break is out of the question.
Potential return date: November 26 vs Everton
Injury: Knee
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