Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saluted centre-back Jonny Evans after he produced a solid showing in Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.
23.02.2024 - 15:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will have to make do without striker Rasmus Hojlund when they face Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon because of a muscular problem.
United issued a statement on Friday lunchtime confirming that he had sustained a muscle injury. The club has warned that the injury is 'expected to keep him out for two to three weeks'.
He is the latest name to be added to what is an ever-growing injury list, with the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw also recently being added to it themselves. It means manager Erik ten Hag, not for the first time this season, is facing a difficult situation.
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With that in mind, MEN Sport has had a close look at the current state of play on the injury front ahead of the clash with the Cottagers.
Wan-Bissaka has missed each of United's last five matches, last featuring in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on January 14. United have not detailed the specifics of his injury but it is not believed to be overly serious.
Ten Hag, addressing the media ahead of last weekend's win over Luton Town, said he expected the right-back to be out for a couple of weeks, meaning the earliest he could return is for the Manchester derby against City on March 3. He attempted to train in the build-up to the clash with Aston Villa a fortnight ago but had to withdraw from the session, marking a setback in his recovery.
Possible return date: Manchester City (A) - March 3
Martinez, who joined United from Ajax in July 2022, is currently sidelined with a knee injury. His knee buckled under the weight of West Ham United defender Vladimir
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