Man Utd could be without nine players against Everton

Injury storm causes Man Utd to lose many key players before the away match in round 13 of the Premier League this weekend.

Andre Onana and Facundo Pellistri both picked up injuries during the November international break, taking the total number of injured players in the United squad to nine. They have already lost Lisandro Martinez (foot), Casemiro (hamstring), Jonny Evans (thigh) and Christian Eriksen (knee) until December. Martinez and Casemiro are unlikely to return before Christmas, while Eriksen and Evans are unlikely to return for the Chelsea game on 6 December.

Hojlund is unlikely to play when Man Utd visit Everton this weekend. Photo: Offside — Hojlund is unlikely to play when Man Utd visit Everton this weekend. Photo: *Offside*

Striker Rasmus Hojlund has withdrawn from the Denmark squad after a hamstring injury forced him out of the game against Luton on 11 November. The 20-year-old did not attend Man Utd's training session at Carrington on 22 November. Hojlund's absence could see Anthony Martial make his first Premier League start since 3 September.

On the club's website, coach Erik ten Hag is not sure Hojlund will play this weekend and has left open the possibility of giving him more time off ahead of the Champions League clash with Galatasaray in midweek. He said: "Rasmus Hojlund's injury is not too serious. The Everton game was a bit rushed for him but we are assessing it. We are not sure if Hojlund will be able to play. Hopefully, he will be back next week. Christian Eriksen is out for a longer period. He will be out for a few weeks."

Left-back Tyrell Malacia has been out since July and is still recovering from knee surgery, while Amad Diallo is undergoing physiotherapy on his knee.

However, Man Utd also have good news in terms of force when Aaron Wan-Bissaka has recovered after missing the match against Luton due to illness. Luke Shaw has returned to training after three months of absence due to a torn hamstring. The return of the English left-back promises to help Marcus Rashford regain his form. This duo formed the main attacking direction of Man Utd last season.

Duy Doan (according to Manchester Evening News )

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