September 21st 2024.
This week, Manchester United fans were delighted to hear that Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount have returned to training. After a brief period on the sidelines, both players are expected to be available for tonight's match against Crystal Palace. Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the news, but also cautioned that he will not rush the duo back into action and will take a cautious approach to their return to the first-team.
Following their impressive 3-0 victory over Southampton last Saturday, United continued their winning streak with a dominant 7-0 win against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Strikers Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho each scored two goals, showcasing the team's strong attacking options. In addition, new signings Amad Diallo and Fernandes have also been in top form, providing ten Hag with a variety of options on the wings.
However, there was some concern when Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui all suffered injuries towards the end of the Southampton match. Thankfully, all three have been cleared to play and Mazraoui and de Ligt even made an appearance in the second half against Barnsley. This is a relief for ten Hag, who has already been dealing with injuries to Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, and Leny Yoro.
Speaking of Shaw, the left-back has yet to make an appearance this season due to a calf injury he sustained in August. It was initially thought that he would return after the September international break, but his recovery has been slower than expected. Ten Hag revealed that the club is not putting a definitive timeline on his return, as they do not want to rush his recovery.
As for this weekend's match against Crystal Palace, ten Hag has a few decisions to make regarding his starting lineup. With the team in good form, it is likely that Manuel Ugarte will make his first Premier League start after getting some game time in the midweek match. The predicted lineup includes Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Rashford, and Zirkzee.
For those wondering where to watch the match, it will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with streaming available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV. As always, fans can also stay updated on Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Thank you for reading and enjoy the match!
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