When Manchester United hosts Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday night, they are expected to be without six important players.
Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Antony (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English League Cup quarter final football match between Manchester United and Charlton Athletic, at Old Trafford, in Manchester, north-west England on January 10, 2023. –
With a spirited 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have climbed to third place in the league standings.
The victory cost United since Casemiro would miss the next three league games due to his harsh dismissal.
Due to an injury sustained as a result of Jeffrey Schlupp’s challenge, Antony is also out of the Leeds game.
Ten Hag announced Antony’s absence for tomorrow along with Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay during the news conference held today.
They [Martial and McTominay] are not involved tomorrow, he informed Manutd.com. Likewise for Antony dos Santos. We must resolve it as he is also unavailable for tomorrow.
In addition to the foursome, Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are expected to miss the game for the Red Devils due to long-term injuries.
In the Premier League, United will soon enter a crucial phase.
The previous matchday saw everyone in the top four lose points, with the exception of United, making them the largest winners in the Premier League.
These three games appear to be winnable on paper. The first two games against Leeds should be easy because of their shaky form and lack of confidence.
Despite the absence of numerous important starters at the moment, United should have no trouble handling Leeds’ challenge.
Strong performances from players like Marcel Sabitzer and Alejandro Garnacho could secure their spots in the starting lineup.
Even though they will have played two more games, the Red Devils have the opportunity to cut the deficit to leaders Arsenal to just five points with a victory tomorrow.
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Erik ten Hag has had a great start to his tenure at Old Trafford and on Wednesday, he will have the chance to record his 14th straight victory at home. Additionally, they will enter the game as overwhelming favorites as they look to tie Manchester City for the lead in points with a victory over managerless Leeds.
In actuality, United are far outperforming expectations under the Dutchman. Ten Hag will have set his sights on a significant improvement and closing the gap with the top teams after finishing sixth at home the previous season. That was a concerning 35 points during the previous season.
However, if they defeat Leeds, they will tie City on points despite having played one more game and having a worse goal differential.
However, if United stays on its current course, it won’t be long before they can start making plans to play in the Champions League once more.
Additionally, it will make United even more appealing to potential summer recruits. And after spending so little in January, United is probably going to spend a lot this summer in an effort to bolster their team even more.
The United manager will reportedly aim to sign three high-priced players. His top priority continues to be finding a new, well-known striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. His wish list also includes another midfielder and a new right back.
And according to a source, the club will reportedly want to offload six high-profile stars this summer in order to raise even more money.
Martial has only made six Premier League starts this season, despite being revered and respected by Ten Hag. He has six goals in 14 games across all competitions, but at Old Trafford, he isn’t considered a starter.
Alejandro Garnacho’s rise to prominence does seem to have changed Ten Hag’s mind. Time appears to be up for Martial with Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga, and Marcus Rashford also available in the wide attacking roles.
Romano has just confirmed that Ten Hag appears open to hearing bids for the 27-year-old this summer.
Additionally, Romano told Caught Offside that Martial’s time at Old Trafford appears to be up given that United is also looking for a new central striker.
“Ten Hag respects Anthony Martial as a player, but since Manchester United will be looking for a new striker, there’s a risk that they will put him up for sale in the summer. There aren’t any discussions about selling him with clubs right now.
Martial spent last season on loan at Sevilla, despite frequently being mentioned in connection with clubs like Inter Milan and Juventus.
According to reports, Ten Hag is looking at three players this summer to replace United’s striker.
And since Victor Osimhen appears to be the primary target, United may have to spend up to £107 million (€120 million) to entice him.
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One of the biggest names among the six appears to be Anthony Martial.
In the summer of 2015, the Frenchman relocated to Old Trafford for a figure that ultimately exceeded £57 million. Martial, who is currently in his sixth season with the team, has made 283 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 85 goals.