In anticipation of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on German soil, Manchester United’s head coach, Erik ten Hag, has unveiled a roster of 21 players carefully selected for this crucial encounter....CONTINUE READING
Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that two prominent names, Mason Mount and Raphael Varane, are notably absent from the list.
Both Mount and Varane had recently returned to team training at Carrington following their respective injuries, but they have been omitted from the Munich expedition due to concerns surrounding their match fitness.
Varane had been sidelined for three-and-a-half weeks due to an undisclosed injury, while Mount was in the process of recuperating from a muscular ailment that had caused him to miss the previous three matches.
Unfortunately, Manchester United’s list of injured players continues to grow, with Sofyan Amrabat and Kobbie Mainoo still training separately and unable to participate. Joining them on the sidelines are Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and the recently injured Harry Maguire.
In addition to the injury woes, there are several other notable absences. Jadon Sancho has been left out of the squad as a disciplinary measure, while Antony has taken a personal leave amidst allegations of domestic abuse. Furthermore, Donny van de Beek finds himself excluded from the Champions League roster.
One intriguing development is the inclusion of Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to make his second consecutive start for Manchester United. His debut against Brighton saw him substituted after 64 minutes, a decision that garnered some disagreement from fans.
However, Ten Hag defended the move, citing concerns about the player’s physical condition. Hojlund had previously endured a stress fracture in his back during pre-season training with Atalanta before his £72 million transfer to United, and he has since been undergoing continuous treatment at Carrington…READFULL
Checkout the squad list below:
