FIVE Manchester united first team players will miss the big match against west ham. 🚨 This is going to be a disaster! 😱
Manchester United heads into their Premier League game against West Ham United today with a significantly weakened squad, as up to nine players are expected to be unavailable for the match at London Stadium. The team prepared with a training session at Brisbane Road, Leyton Orient’s stadium, but their injury concerns have intensified over recent weeks. The latest setback involves Antony, who injured his ankle during Thursday’s 1-1 Europa League match against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
Antony, in his third season at Old Trafford, was carried off the field just 16 minutes after coming on as a substitute. He later left the venue on crutches, with a protective boot on his left foot. Manager Erik ten Hag couldn’t provide a thorough update immediately after the match but expressed sympathy, stating, “I feel real compassion for him. He’s put in hard work during training, and his recent performances had earned him this chance. It’s very unfortunate he had to leave so soon. We’re hoping it’s not too serious, but we’ll know more after 24 hours.”
With Antony likely to miss today’s match, his absence only adds to Ten Hag’s concerns. The manager faces a lack of options in midfield, with Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Toby Collyer, and Dan Gore all sidelined. Mainoo, who sustained a muscle injury, missed United’s last two games after featuring in a scoreless match against Aston Villa prior to the international break. The club has announced that the young midfielder will be out for several weeks.
The defensive line is also hit hard, with center-backs Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro unavailable. Maguire missed the last two games due to a foot injury, while Yoro, who fractured his metatarsal during the pre-season tour in the U.S., is yet to make his competitive debut for United. Although he resumed light training at Carrington recently, United is cautious with Yoro’s recovery, aiming for him to return in November.
Additionally, full-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remain on the injured list despite making some progress in recovery. Shaw has been sidelined since February, and Malacia has missed over a year of action, further depleting the team’s defensive resources.
With such a lengthy list of injuries, Erik ten Hag faces considerable challenges in selecting his squad for the match at London Stadium. To secure a vital win, the manager will need to make the most of his available players and rely on squad depth to help United stay on course during this challengin
g period.
