Manchester United will be without midfielder Casemiro for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Red Devils have confirmed that the 31-year-old remains in Brazil after sustaining a “small issue” on international duty, and he will join Lisandro Martinez (foot), Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka (both muscle), Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo (both knee) and Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) on the sidelines; Jadon Sancho is also expected to remain unavailable due to his well-documented fall-out with Erik ten Hag.
Sofyan Amrabat has emerged as a doubt for this weekend’s match due to an unspecified injury which forced him to withdraw from the Morocco squad, but the midfielder has taken part in training, as has Sergio Reguilon (hamstring), while Raphael Varane (knock) will also be assessed ahead of kickoff but should be fit to face the Blades.
Should Reguilon be passed fit to start at left-back, Victor Lindelof could move into central defence to partner Varane, meaning both Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans would drop down to the substitutes’ bench after starting the 2-1 win over Brentford before the international break.
Scott McTominay will be pushing to start after netting a late brace in the win against Brentford, and the Scotsman could deputise in midfield at the expense of Casemiro, lining up alongside Amrabat pending a late fitness check.
Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount are also in contention to start and either player could operate in a number 10 role if Bruno Fernandes keeps his spot on the right flank. However, should Fernandes return to a central role, one of Antony or Facundo Pellistri may start on the right.
Fresh from scoring for England in a 3-1 win over Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, Marcus Rashford is set to retain his place on the left wing, while Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund, who also scored on international duty, is expected to lead the line.
Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Reguilon; Amrabat, McTominay; Fernandes, Mount, Rashford; Hojlund
