Erik ten Hag facing four Man Utd dilemmas with injured trio set to make return

According to the report from mirror.co, as Manchester United prepare to enter 2024, the Red Devils expect to feel a damn sight stronger in the new year thanks to a number of important players poised to return from injury layoffs. As the jubilation after Boxing Day’s remarkable 3-2 win at home to Aston Villa died down, United fans were given the pleasing news on Wednesday that Mason Mount is stepping up his recovery and was pictured back in light training.InformationGuideNigeria

Ten Hag’s £55million signing has followed in the footsteps of Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez, who’ve also been seen at Carrington this month. By the time the trio are fully recovered, the likes of Anthony Martial, Harry Maguire and Amad will also be hoping to be back involved and strengthen Ten Hag’s squad while also giving the Dutch boss a few issues when it comes to team selection.JAMB Result

Who partners Martinez?

Cast your mind back to this time last year and the answer to that question would be simple: Raphael Varane. Alongside Martinez, the French defender helped form a solid spine in front of goalkeeper David de Gea, who won the Premier League Golden Glove by racking up the most clean sheets in the top flight.JAMB Result

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Since March, however, their partnership has been heavily disrupted by injuries. Despite Varane – whose contract notably expires at the end of this season – being fit most of the time, he lost his place for ‘tactical reasons’ and Ten Hag opted to reinstate Harry Maguire into the starting line-up. The England international thrived, mostly alongside 35-year-old Jonny Evans, who played in Martinez’s role as the left centre-back.

So, when Martinez returns after having metatarsal surgery and takes his place on the left-hand side, who’ll be chosen on the right? Does Ten Hag go back to Varane, who’s only played recently due to injury, amid reports that their relationship is now damaged? Or does the United manager have to reward Maguire for his imperious performances before picking up an injury himself?NYSC Portal

Casemiro or Mainoo?

At completely different ends of the career spectrum, Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo will find themselves competing for the same role to be Ten Hag’s first-choice holding midfielder come January. Mainoo, at the tender age of 18, has looked mature beyond his years sitting at the base of the Red Devils’ midfield, although an error at West Ham reminded us that even with his talent and confidence, he’s still got a lot to learn.

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