Erik ten Hag dealt further injury blow as Man Utd name squad for Bayern trip

Manchester United have confirmed that Harry Maguire will miss the trip to Bayern Munich through injury, joining the already extensive list of players on the sidelines.

United's former captain hasn't seen much playing time this season as he continues to operate on the fringes of the first team, but his absence is yet another blow for Erik ten Hag as he attempts to navigate a difficult start to 2023/24.

The Red Devils have lost three of their first five Premier League games — their worst start since 2014 and the days of Louis van Gaal — and were comprehensively outplayed at Old Trafford against bogey team Brighton on Saturday, who have now won the club's last four top-flight meetings after their 3-1 win.

One bit of good news for United is that Mason Mount and Raphael Varane are back in training, but neither player will head to Munich as the club prepare to take on Bayern Munich in their first group stage game.

Kobbie Mainoo was also able to participate in some light running exercises, while deadline day loan Sofyan Amrabat continued to work on his individual programme.

United have been dealt rotten luck by injuries at the start of what was hoped would be a strong season for the club afterTen Hag’s promising first year in charge.

Mount managed only two competitive appearances following his £60m summer transfer from Chelsea, before a thigh injury ruled him out for several weeks. Meanwhile, Varane had to come off at half-time of the 3-2 comeback win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford almost a month ago.

Featuring against Bayern at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night has proven to be a step too far, but it raises the possibility that each could at least return by the weekend for the relatively short trip north to Burnley’s Turf