A number of Manchester United players have been in action over the past 24 hours as the international break continues.
25.09.2023 - 20:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are straight back in action on Tuesday night as they prepare to take on Crystal Palace in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford (8pm kick-off).
After getting back to winning ways against recently-promoted Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday night, United have two matches against Palace in separate competitions at the same venue in succession. The two sides also play each other on Saturday afternoon (3pm) in the top-flight.
United won the Carabao Cup under Erik ten Hag last campaign to end their six-year trophy hoodoo. Here are the latest news and headlines from Old Trafford and beyond.
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United plan contract discussions with Hannibal
United plan to hold discussions with Hannibal Mejbri about a new long-term contract.
Mejbri, 20, is out of contract in June, but the Premier League giants are expected to trigger their one-year option to tie him to the club until 2025. It's understood United do not regard Mejbri's future as an urgent issue due to the maximum expiry date of his deal.
However, the club do still plan to progress with discussions over a renewal in the near future.
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Reguilon availability for Carabao Cup explained
Sergio Reguilon could be available for selection in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night vs Crystal Palace.
Reguilon joined United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer to help cover the club's issue at left-back. Senior options Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are unavailable due to injury.
One concern for United fans when it comes to loan players is whether they are available to play due to being cup-tied.
A number of Manchester United players have been in action over the past 24 hours as the international break continues.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must decide whether or not to shuffle his pack for the Premier League meeting with Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
Manchester United have not been able to catch a break at left-back this season and it continues to hamper them in other positions across their misfiring team.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's UEFA Champions League group stage tussle with Galatasaray at Old Trafford this evening.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has indicated he will try to expose whoever fills in at left-back for Manchester United in Tuesday’s Champions League tie.
Manchester United supporters are calling for two changes to the starting XI against Galatasaray.
Manchester United could have two more players available for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray.
Antony is under consideration to return to the Manchester United squad against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Manchester United had 11 players out with injury at one stage last month. The club had taken a lot of flack for their underwhelming start to the season but any team that loses a whole starting XI of players are going to struggle.
Sofyan Amrabat looked well worth the €10million loan fee during a commanding first start for Manchester United in the Carabao Cup earlier this week.
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.
You only get one chance to make a first impression and Hannibal Mejbri didn't waste it when he signed for Birmingham City on loan.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Hannibal Mejbri has already become an example for the rest of his teammates after two successive starts.
Predicting how Manchester United's midfield might look against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon has possibly just become that little bit easier.
Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay are available for Manchester United in their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace.
Manchester United brought in a record seven players over the summer transfer window. Mason Mount was first through the door before being followed by Andre Onana. Rasmus Hojlund was also captured before Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon arrived on deadline day.
Manchester United will assess Sergio Reguilon, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay ahead of their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.
Burnley defender Ameen Al-Dakhil says his side were “unlucky” to come out on the losing side in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United given the chances the hosts had.
Erik ten Hag's decision to start Hannibal Mejbri at Burnley on Saturday evening came as a surprise to many but the 20-year-old's energy was crucial in helping secure a 1-0 win.