Manchester United’s injury woes continue to deepen as young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out for several weeks after picking up a muscle injury during the team’s draw against Aston Villa earlier this month. Mainoo, who missed England’s recent Nations League matches against Greece and Finland, joins teammate Harry Maguire on the sidelines. Maguire, who also sustained an injury during the Villa game, is expected to be unavailable for a few weeks.
The injury news adds to the growing list of players currently unavailable for manager Erik ten Hag. However, there is some positive news as forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, who missed international duty due to injury and illness respectively, have returned to training ahead of Saturday’s crucial home clash against Brentford.
Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, who was forced off the field against Villa due to illness, has also resumed training.
Despite the return of some key players, the team is still grappling with a significant injury crisis. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, and Leny Yoro are all currently sidelined, further diminishing the squad’s depth.
The growing injury list adds to the pressure on ten Hag, who is looking to turn around Manchester United’s disappointing start to the season. The Red Devils currently sit in 14th place in the Premier League with only eight points from seven matches. The upcoming match against Brentford presents a crucial opportunity for the team to gain some momentum and climb the table. However, given the current injury situation, the task ahead will be a challenging one.