Erik ten Hag faces another huge clash as Manchester United prepare to take on Luton Town in the Premier League.
After a midweek Champions League loss to Copenhagen on Wednesday, United must bounce back. The 4-3 defeat was a remarkable match where United held the lead twice but struggled to cope after Marcus Rashford's red card, leaving their European campaign hanging by a thread. This added more pressure on their manager, who is already under scrutiny.
United not only lost the game but also lost Jonny Evans to injury, leaving more questions surrounding Ten Hag's starting XI for this weekend.
Injuries and off-field problems have blighted the United manager's plans all season and there are several first-team stars who are weeks away from a return or facing battles to regain fitness.
However, Saturday could at least see one rising star make his long-awaited comeback after spending four months on the sidelines.
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United have had hardly any luck when it comes to the injury list this season and they're expected to be without five players against Luton.
Ten Hag discussed Jonny Evans' availability in his pre-match press conference and said: "We don't have in this moment a full assessment done, we don't have the full details so far. For tomorrow, he's out."
Unfortunately, defenders Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez remain sidelined due to long-term injuries, as does winger Amad Diallo. It is anticipated that Martinez and Casemiro will not be back in action until after Christmas.
There is some good news, though: teenager Kobbie Mainoo has been back in action at youth level recently and there is a suggestion he could make the matchday squad against Luton. The
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