Good news as Manchester United’s lineup reveals double injury boost ahead of the Carabao Cup clash at Crystal Palace
With the Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace tonight, September 26, Erik ten Hag could have two players return from injury.
Harry Maguire missed Manchester United’s trip to Turf Moor against Burnley last weekend after picking up injury. The English defender has not yet appeared in the Premier League this season but took part in training today according to Manchester Evening News.
Although regularly selected by Gareth Southgate for England’s international matches, Maguire has had difficulty asserting himself since the Dutch coach arrived at Old Trafford.
Raphael Varane has not yet recovered from his injury
However, with Raphael Varane still not ready, the 30-year-old could make an appearance this evening, the newspaper suggests. Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof were Ten Hag’s favorite defensive duo against Burnley. The veteran defender made a superb pass in midfield to set up Bruno Fernandes for one of the goals of the season so far.
Mason Mount can return to play
Mason Mount will also be available for selection against the Eagles. The 24-year-old former Chelsea star has been out of action since August. The English midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the 2-0 loss to Tottenham. Although it is said that Mount has returned to training, he was not selected in the squad to face Burnley. As reported by the MEN, he could return for tonight’s Carabao Cup match, as United begin their defense of the cup.
According to the newspaper, in the absence of Jadon Sancho and Antony, the coach may ask Mount to play on the right wing in the match against Roy Hodgson’s team.
Speaking recently about the midfielder’s ability to change positions, the Dutch coach said:
“This has also been discussed before, but we have options on the right and we will see how to implement them.”
He explained:
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Speaking recently of a possible positional switch for his midfielder, the Dutch manager said: ‘Also this has been discussed before, but we have options on the right and we will see how we fill it in’.
He explained: ‘We have the options but also they have to be available and then you have to get the routines in. But the principles and rules – they are clear’.
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