Manchester United legend Roy Keane believes his old club are fearful of attacking the opposition because they are concerned of being picked off by the opposition.
29.12.2023 - 14:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United could be without 10 players for their Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday evening (5.30pm).
Speaking at his latest pre-match press conference, Erik ten Hag indicated United would select a similar matchday squad to the one that earned a dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat were ruled out in the run-up to that game with unspecified problems.
Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro are expected back in January, meanwhile, with Anthony Martial still absent through illness. Here's our round-up from the treatment table at Carrington along with predicted return dates for those unavailable.
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Injury: Unspecified
Return date: n/a
Shaw picked up an unspecified injury before the Villa game and was replaced at left-back by Diogo Dalot. However, while no time frame has been put on his return, it's understood to be only a minor setback after he missed three months earlier in the season with a muscular injury.
Injury: Unspecified
Return date: n/a
Similarly to Shaw, the Fiorentina loanee sat out the Villa win with a slight knock. Amrabat has played 17 games for United this campaign after the midfielder joined the club on deadline day.
Injury: Foot
Return date: January 2024
England international Mount has not played for United since November 11 when they edged past Luton Town in their Premier League match-up at Old Trafford. Following a delayed recovery plan, he took a step forward with a return to light training at Carrington after the Aston Villa win.
Injury: Hamstring
Return date: January 2024
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