Injury Update: Erik ten Hag opens up on Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire ahead of Newcastle Untied clash
Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United as quoted by Manchester Evening News, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has offered an injury update on Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire with the former expected to be in contention for selection.
Martial, who has been very impactful for the Red Devils in the few games he has managed to play this season has started training normally for Erik ten Hag’s team. Despite having been absent for eight of the 12 games, he has been brilliant on the pitch whenever available.
The French striker had an excellent pre-season with Man United and was expected to be a star man to lead the Erik ten Hag project forward. However, he got injured right before the season started and has been having relapses ever since.
The other player who has missed Man United games ever since the international break is captain Harry Maguire. The English international is a polarizing figure at Old Trafford with his performances failing to inspire confidence.
Maguire had already lost his starting spot to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez but an injury to the former would have seen the English centre-back come back into contention. However, the club captain got injured too.
Whilst Maguire’s return from injury is always a welcome boost, he is not expected to break into the starting line-up anytime soon and Erik ten Hag will be more concerned about Martial returning as things stand.