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Manchester United’s damage curse has returned with a vengeance and issues look even worse after the Manchester derby capitulation on Sunday.
Regardless of an eighth minute stunner, Marcus Rashford struggled all through the remainder of the sport and spurned two presentable alternatives. He needed to be subbed off early within the second half which many attributed to his general poor efficiency.
Jonny Evans was virtually imperious within the first half and held his personal towards Erling Haaland however needed to be taken off on the identical time.
Supervisor Erik ten Hag later revealed each performed with accidents and he hoped they might recuperate in time for Saturday’s essential Premier League conflict towards Everton.
Damage woes
Rasmus Hojlund is unlikely to be accessible whereas Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw might be out for the season with the Dutchman struggling to choose a secure again 4 in every passing sport.
However as The Day by day Mail revealed, Harry Maguire, who needed to sit out the Nottingham Forest FA Cup tie and the Manchester Metropolis sport, is making an attempt his finest with a purpose to be accessible for the sport towards the Toffees.
The previous skipper is alleged to be prepared to play by way of the ache barrier with a purpose to give his supervisor another choice for the sport. Ten Hag needed to name upon academy star Willy Kambwala for the second half of the Manchester Derby.
“However there’s excellent news relating to Harry Maguire. Confidential understands the 30-year-old is pushing by way of the ache barrier to try to make a return to the aspect after lacking the final two matches by way of damage.
“United’s defence has been badly affected by damage this season and Maguire’s return would carry a few well timed increase with Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrrell Malacia long-term absentees on the left aspect of the back-line.
“Harry Maguire’s return to the fold can be well timed after Jonny Evans picked up damage within the Manchester derby. Maguire has missed the final two video games for the membership.
Desires to be accessible
“Maguire is to be monitored because the week progresses, and whereas there isn’t any agency timeframe but on when he’s hoping to make a return, it’s understood the problem just isn’t a severe one.”
The England worldwide has began 19 video games this season, as in comparison with 16 final time period and he has jumped up the pecking order after impressing the previous Ajax coach along with his resilience and skill to combat adversity.
Maguire got here near being bought final summer time and had been closely criticised on social media however has fought again to reclaim his spot within the beginning line-up.
His future, nonetheless, stays up within the air however his intention of making an attempt to be accessible when the chips are down will little question please Ten Hag.
