Maguire starts, Martinez injured, Hujlund to lead the attack’: predicted Man United XI to face Aston Villa this weekend as Ten Hag set for another Crucial points away from Old Trafford to keep their Top4 race alive
Aston Villa’s confidence has been fully restored after an impressive 5-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday evening.
The Villans had endured a difficult run of form recently under Unai Emery. Last week’s 3-1 defeat at home to Newcastle United came amidst just one win in their previous five Premier League matches.
But their thumping victory in South Yorkshire has moved Villa up to fourth in the table as they seek a place in next season’s Champions League. Emery’s team are in FA Cup action next as they face Chelsea at Villa Park in their fourth round replay on Wednesday night.
Villa’s next league match comes on Sunday against Manchester United at home. Our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News have provided an update on the latest surrounding United’s injury worries…
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Knee
Return date: TBC
What Ten Hag has said: “I can’t say [how long], but it doesn’t look good so there’s a big concern, but we have to wait for the coming days what the diagnosis is then we can tell you more. We do everything to get that diagnosis to see what the damage is.
“He’s very sad, very disappointed. We all really feel with him. First of all, it’s a personal disaster, when it’s really bad. But let’s wait for what it is. For the team, also, it is really bad because he brings us a lot.”
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: February 11 vs Aston Villa (A)
Wan-Bissaka picked up an unspecified injury before the FA Cup win over League Two opponents Newport County and has not returned to action since. He was among four players absent against West Ham.
Tyrell Malacia
Injury: Knee
Predicted return date: February 2024
What Ten Hag has said: “Tyrell Malacia had surgery, but he will return in quite short notice. From the New Year onwards, he can be available. We are very happy with it. Also, the others, they are working very hard to return as soon as possible.”
Mason Mount
Injury: Calf
Possible return date: February 11 vs Aston Villa (A)
What Ten Hag has said: “Mason Mount will return, but take a little longer.”
Anthony Martial
Injury: Knee
Predicted return date: April 2024
What United have said: Anthony Martial has completed successful surgery to address a groin complaint and will be out of action for about 10 weeks as he rehabilitates. We wish Anthony a speedy recovery.
