Manchester United could be without seven key players for Chelsea Premier League showdown
Manchester United could be missing seven players when they travel to Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
Chelsea welcome the Red Devils to SW6 in the Premier League after both sides were held to draws at the weekend. The Blues took the lead twice against Burnley, who they also had a man advantage over for the entirety of the second half, but were unable to come away with all three points in west London.
United, meanwhile, were also playing in the west of the capital and drew 1-1 with Brentford. Mason Mount thought he had won it for Erik ten Hag's side late on but Kristoffer Ajer's 99th-minute equaliser ensured the points were shared at the Gtech Community Stadium.
In that match, both Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof were taken off, seemingly as precautions but it has made the centre-back duo a doubt for the trip to Chelsea. Fortunately for United, Lisandro Martinez came on to make his return after almost two months out through injury.
Jonny Evans, another central defender, may also miss the match with the Blues. Evans missed the draw at Brentford on Saturday night because of injury and still needs to be assessed ahead of Thursday evening's match.
Likewise, Anthony Martial, Altay Bayindir, Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw will all miss the game with Chelsea. Ten Hag could be without seven players for the match but that is still less than his counterpart Mauricio Pochettino, who has had to contend with an injury crisis all season-long in his debut campaign with the Blues.
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