SHOCKING BOMBSHELL! MAN UNITED IN CRISIS MODE! 13 PLAYERS ON THE BRINK OF MISSING THE MASSACRE AGAINST LEEDS – INJURY & SUSPENSION CHAOS COULD DESTROY TEN HAG’S SEASON! Will the Red Devils even have a team left to field?! You WON’T BELIEVE who’s ruled out…
Manchester United welcome Leeds United to Old Trafford on Monday, with both sides facing potential absences in their squads.
Both teams head into their latest Premier League encounter on the back of drawn results in their final matches before the March international break, setting up what promises to be a tightly contested clash at Old Trafford.
Leeds United, however, have had additional action to sharpen their edge, having featured in an FA Cup quarter-final last week.
Their dramatic victory via a penalty shootout has boosted confidence within the squad as they prepare for the challenge at the Theatre of Dreams.
In contrast, Michael Carrick’s Manchester United side have not been in action since their 2-2 draw away at Bournemouth on March 20.
That result will still be a source of frustration, as they surrendered the lead twice during the match, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that Leeds may look to exploit.
Despite the anticipation surrounding this fixture, both teams are dealing with significant squad concerns.
Leeds United, in particular, have seen their injury situation worsen considerably in recent weeks.
What was once a relatively healthy squad under Daniel Farke has quickly turned into a growing list of absentees.
Prior to the international break, only Gabriel Gudmundsson was missing due to suspension during their clash with Brentford.
However, the situation has since deteriorated, with as many as six players potentially unavailable for the trip to Manchester.
Gudmundsson himself is now among the doubts after sustaining a groin issue while on international duty.
He will undergo a late fitness test, along with Jaka Bijol and Noah Okafor, to determine their availability.
Meanwhile, Leeds are almost certain to be without Anton Stach, Joe Rodon, and Dan James.
Stach’s absence, in particular, will be a major blow following his impressive debut season, especially after picking up an injury against West Ham.
Manchester United are facing similar challenges, with up to seven players potentially sidelined.
Harry Maguire is suspended following his red card against Bournemouth, while Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are confirmed absentees.
Additionally, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, and Diogo Dalot are all doubts and will be assessed ahead of kickoff, leaving Carrick with several key decisions to make.
