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After a 4-0 demolition of Chelsea at home in the opening weekend, Manchester United failed to build on their fine start to the 2019/20 season, managing just two points out of a possible nine. The last three games opened up a lot of problems in the United squad, but it is still too soon to switch to panic mode. This is why the international break arrived at the right time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The focus was temporarily off United's misfortunes, as international friendlies and UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers kept the football world busy. But there's no denying that next weekend's game against Leicester City will be crucial for United.
The whole world would be expecting a win, which could put United's season back on track. Solskjaer's wards will also be expected to display flawless attacking football. Next weekend, United will have to be perfect on the pitch, but Solskjaer has already been dealt with a huge blow in the build-up to the game.
The departure of quite a few players, both permanently and on loan in the summer, means that United have a remarkably thin squad now. And Solskjaer must be scratching his head in disbelief because at least three first-team members are racing against time to be fit before next weekend. Read on to find out the three players who could miss the Leicester City game due to injury.
#3 Luke Shaw
The Englishman picked up a hamstring injury in the game against Crystal Palace and has not featured for his side since. Luke Shaw was expected to be out of action for at least five weeks, which means that he could miss the Premier League game against Leicester City, UEFA Europa League group stage game against FC Astana, as well as the trip to West Ham in the Premier League. The Englishman has already missed the draw against Southampton.
In his absence, Ashley Young has taken over the responsibilities at left-back, while Diogo Dalot, who is also recovering from an injury, is expected to return to action after the international break. Teenager Brandon Williams, currently playing for the United Under-23s, is another young talent Solskjaer could turn to.
Even though Luke Shaw will be a big miss in this United team against Leicester City, the availability of replacements makes his absence bearable, at least for now.
#2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The Englishman has been United's best performer in the new season, since making the move to Old Trafford from Crystal Palace in the summer. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has looked assured at the back and eager in the attack in this United team. And that is why his withdrawal from the England national team during the international break will have every Manchester United fans extremely concerned.
Wan-Bissaka earned his first senior England team call on the back of a stellar start to the season with Manchester United. The youngster even trained with the England squad last Monday, before he was sent back to United due to a back injury, which was confirmed via an official statement from the English FA -
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has withdrawn from the England squad. The Manchester United right-back has returned to his club due to a back issue. With Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier already included in Gareth Southgate’s now 24-man squad, no replacements are planned.
The Englishman is a doubt for the Leicester City game, which could turn out to be a big problem for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Replacing him in the United team will be far from easy.
#1 Anthony Martial
The Frenchman enjoyed a brilliant start to the season, scoring in the opening game against Chelsea and looking good as the central striker. Anthony Martial was on the score-sheet again in the following game, away to Wolves, which United drew 1-1.
Against Crystal Palace though, Martial failed to score, but did pick up an assist. However, the Frenchman picked up a thigh injury in the game and was ruled out of the Southampton game. United looked a bit blunt in attack without him and the International Break arrived at the right time for Martial, who is fighting to be fit for the Leicester City game.
There are unconfirmed reports that the Frenchman could be back for the weekend’s game, but there has not been any official update from the club yet. Martial had shifted to the No. 9 shirt after the departure of Romelu Lukaku in the summer and there were traces of his brilliant debut season in his game this term. Manchester United will be hoping that they can get their mercurial Frenchman fit in time to face Leicester City as he is an instrumental part of the team right now.
#1 Anthony Martial
The Frenchman enjoyed a brilliant start to the season, scoring in the opening game against Chelsea and looking good as the central striker. Anthony Martial was on the score-sheet again in the following game, away to Wolves, which United drew 1-1.
Against Crystal Palace though, Martial failed to score, but did pick up an assist. However, the Frenchman picked up a thigh injury in the game and was ruled out of the Southampton game. United looked a bit blunt in attack without him and the International Break arrived at the right time for Martial, who is fighting to be fit for the Leicester City game.
There are unconfirmed reports that the Frenchman could be back for the weekend’s game, but there has not been any official update from the club yet. Anthony Martial had shifted to the No. 9 shirt after the departure of Romelu Lukaku in the summer and there were traces of his brilliant debut season in his game this term. Manchester United will be hoping that they can get their mercurial Frenchman fit in time to face Leicester City.
