Man Utd have three players out injured but one is due back sooner rather than later.
Mason Mount is close to returning to the Manchester United squad after picking up an injury in training last week, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back problem. Mount missed the win against Fulham with a minor injury and didn’t train on Wednesday, but Michael Carrick confirmed he was close to making his return, which could make him available against Tottenham on Saturday or West Ham on Tuesday.
But De Ligt’s absence is continuing to drag on. The Dutch centre-back has missed more than two months with a back injury and Carrick confirmed he was still absent, but that he was remaining positive during his recovery.
“Mason sooner. He’s not too far away. We’re hopeful it won’t be too long,” said Carrick. “Matta is working his way back, taking his steps and improving and being really positive.”
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Patrick Dorgu is the only other absentee, with the wide man picking up a hamstring injury against Arsenal. United didn’t strengthen during the January window and although plans are now afoot for the summer window, the 44-year-old insisted uncertainty over who would be in charge wouldn’t be a problem.
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“The players have been spot on and fully focused,” he said. “We’re all aware of the bigger situation and what might happen.
“As a player, you focus on what’s ahead of you, trying to achieve what you can. I’ve got no concerns. The lads have been better than you can imagine. We’re focused on being better, improving and getting to where we want to be. Small steps but it’s a big end to the season.”