Man Utd vs Tottenham Injury Update: 11 Ruled Out, 5 Doubts for Premier League Clash
As Tottenham Hotspur prepare to face Manchester United at Old Trafford this Saturday, both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns that could impact the outcome of this Premier League encounter. Following a dramatic draw against Manchester City, Spurs are dealing with a mounting list of absentees, while United, buoyed by a recent win under interim manager Michael Carrick, also face fitness issues. Below, we provide a comprehensive round-up of the latest injury news from both camps.
Manchester United Injury News
Manchester United have several key players sidelined or doubtful as they aim to continue their positive form under Michael Carrick. The Red Devils secured a thrilling victory against Fulham in their last outing, but injuries threaten to disrupt their momentum.
- Patrick Dorgu - Out: Dorgu is expected to be unavailable until March. Carrick commented, "Pat, unfortunately, he's going to be out for a period of time. We're still working through how long that's going to be. It looks a little bit more on the serious note."
- Matthijs De Ligt - Out: De Ligt is nearing a return but is still approximately three weeks away from full fitness. Carrick noted, "He's not trained with us yet, so just working through the process of getting him back as soon as we can."
- Mason Mount - Doubt: Mount suffered a minor knock in training but is expected to return soon. Carrick stated, "It is nothing serious. He will be back with us very, very soon." He could feature against Tottenham.
- Cristian Romero - Doubt: Romero has been ill but is likely to recover in time for the match.
Tottenham Hotspur Injury News
Tottenham's injury woes have intensified, with manager Thomas Frank facing a selection headache ahead of the trip to Manchester. The squad is depleted, affecting their depth and options for the crucial fixture.
- Dominic Solanke - Doubt: Solanke made a significant impact in the last game but was substituted due to fitness issues. Frank explained, "He's not there fitness-wise because he's been out for so long. We've been, in a way, a little bit forced to play him."
- Djed Spence - Doubt: Spence is nursing a minor calf injury. Frank said, "Djed has a minor calf injury. I hope [he] is not too long [out]." His availability remains uncertain.
- Kevin Danso - Out: Danso hyper-extended his big toe, resulting in a snapped ligament. Frank described it as "extremely unlucky," with the recovery timeline yet to be clarified.
- Pedro Porro - Out: Porro is sidelined and may target a return for the north London derby. Frank mentioned, "That could be a dream scenario... it just could happen."
- Micky van de Ven - Doubt: Van de Ven missed the last match with a minor issue but could be available. Frank indicated, "It is possible [that he is] available for the weekend."
- Lucas Bergvall - Out: Bergvall has an ankle injury that appears long-term. Frank said, "It looks like it could be a longer one." He is expected back after this game.
- Ben Davies - Out: Davies has undergone ankle surgery and will be out until April.
- Richarlison - Out: Richarlison is out for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury, as confirmed by Frank.
- Rodrigo Bentancur - Out: Bentancur has had surgery on his right hamstring and will be absent until after the March international break.
- Mohammed Kudus - Out: Kudus is ruled out for months with a hamstring issue, with a return expected after the March break.
- Dejan Kulusevski - Out: Kulusevski has a complicated knee injury. Frank noted, "The most important thing is to remove the pain in the knee." A recovery update is due in 3-4 weeks.
- James Maddison - Out: Maddison is out long-term with a knee injury, potentially missing much of the season. Frank stated in December, "It will be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available."
With 11 players definitively ruled out and 5 others doubtful, both Manchester United and Tottenham face significant challenges. This injury crisis could influence team strategies and performance, making Saturday's match at Old Trafford a test of squad depth and resilience for both sides in the Premier League.
