Manchester United are set to take on Swansea at Old Trafford on Sunday, coming back on the back of a hard fought goalless draw in England's very own 'El Manchisco' derby against Manchester City.
Jose 'Uchenna' Mourinho gave out a detailed report on the latest team news.
It's been regular to hear saddening team updates in the past few weeks, with players joining the injury list on a weekly basis.
In his press conference, Jose Mourinho confirmed that Timothy Fosu Mensah has joined Ibrahimovic, Smalling, Jones, Rojo, and Mata on the injury league table after sustaining an injury against Manchester City.
Our new "Headmaster" Fellaini also starts his domestic match suspension immediately, after his 19 seconds of 'Afro-juju' madness in the derby that earned hin a silly red card.
The boss was asked about the possibility of resting the in-form Eric Bailly for Sunday's match and giving a run-out to promising young defender Axel Tuanzebe.
The boss humourously replied, "I am also training hard in the gym so I can be an option also". Such is the state of the injury crisis at the club.
On that light note, the team could line up this way:
There was a positive update however, as the boss confirmed that Mata is very much on track to return earlier than expected. Paul Pogba however may not be fully fit to participate in the Swansea match, but is set to return for United's crunch Europa league clash against Celta Vigo on Thursday.
Here's how we expect the boss to line up his team for the Swansea clash in any case.
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Jose 'Uchenna' Mourinho gave out a detailed report on the latest team news.
It's been regular to hear saddening team updates in the past few weeks, with players joining the injury list on a weekly basis.
In his press conference, Jose Mourinho confirmed that Timothy Fosu Mensah has joined Ibrahimovic, Smalling, Jones, Rojo, and Mata on the injury league table after sustaining an injury against Manchester City.
Our new "Headmaster" Fellaini also starts his domestic match suspension immediately, after his 19 seconds of 'Afro-juju' madness in the derby that earned hin a silly red card.
The boss was asked about the possibility of resting the in-form Eric Bailly for Sunday's match and giving a run-out to promising young defender Axel Tuanzebe.
The boss humourously replied, "I am also training hard in the gym so I can be an option also". Such is the state of the injury crisis at the club.
On that light note, the team could line up this way:
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There was a positive update however, as the boss confirmed that Mata is very much on track to return earlier than expected. Paul Pogba however may not be fully fit to participate in the Swansea match, but is set to return for United's crunch Europa league clash against Celta Vigo on Thursday.
Here's how we expect the boss to line up his team for the Swansea clash in any case.
Click for clearer image |
OPINION POLL
What position is best suited for Wayne Rooney now?
Let's have your thoughts.
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!