Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham thus afternoon withRasmus Hojlund hoping to start his first game of the season.
United were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw in their Europa League opener on Wednesday night.
Hojlund came off the bench as United chased a winner in vain that evening and Erik ten Hag will surely consider bringing him in ahead of Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday afternoon with their lack of goals a real issue.
Mason Mount also made his return from injury in the 1-1 draw against Twente. The former Chelsea star started United’s opening two games of the season before being ruled out.
Manuel Ugarte meanwhile got a full 90 minutes under his belt with Casemiro an unused substitute midweek.
Kobbie Mainoo, another introduced off the bench late on, is expected to come back into the starting XI to replace Christian Eriksen.
Erik ten Hag’s decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of the starting XI against Crystal Palace last weekend sparked concerns, with Paul Scholes speculating the forward ‘has been up to something’.
But the manager has rotated his wide options of Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo all season with the latter starting alongside the England international midweek. Garnacho will be hoping for a starting role today.
United picked up no fresh injury problems this week but remain without Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof. Luke Shaw is another still to feature this season with ten Hag suggesting this week his return could be delayed until after October’s international break.
‘I think it’s probably, but I can’t say it’s 100 per cent sure,’ Ten Hag said when asked if Shaw would be back next month. #The plan is just be back before but, as I say I can’t say this for 100 per cent for sure it can be short after the break.’
Tottenham meanwhile welcomed back Yves Bissouma and Timo Werner ahead of last weekend’s win over Brentford but are now without winger Wilson Odebert, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
There is also concern for Son Heung-min after he limped off after 71 minutes against Qarabag on Wednesday with a hamstring issue.
Spurs will make a late decision on their forward.
‘Sonny, I don’t think is too bad,’ Ange Postecoglou said. ‘He wants to train tomorrow and we will see how it goes and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance.’
Richarlison is their only other notable absentee.
Predicted Man Utd XI to face Tottenham
Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Man Utd
Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke, Son
Where to watch Man Utd vs Tottenham? Kick-off time and TV channel
Man Utd vs Tottenham kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 29 September.
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
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