'It's very good news': Erik ten Hag confirms huge injury boost for Crystal Palace game
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed a double injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The Red Devils ended a two-match losing streak last weekend with a 3-0 league win at Southampton. They followed it up with a 7-0 rout of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup third round.
United will now travel to south London for Saturday’s game against the Eagles. Speaking in his pre-match presser, the manager has confirmed some good news on the fitness front.
The Dutchman confirmed that Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund are back on the training pitch and a decision will be made on whether they can start at the weekend.
He told reporters: “It’s very good news they are back in the pitch. They are back in team training, we have to decide whether they are fit enough to start [on Saturday] but it is very pleasing they are fit and back in the squad.”
The Red Devils are currently 10th in the league standings with six points, three adrift of the top four. They have the opportunity to climb up the table with another win.
It won’t be an easy challenge for them, considering Palace will be determined to get a positive result themselves. They have just two points in the bag as things stand.
Oliver Glasner’s side did the double over United during the 2023/24 season and United have to play at their best to secure maximum points from Selhurst Park on Saturday.
There should be wholesale changes from the midweek win over Barnsley.
Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo are expected to make the starting XI against the Eagles.
Manuel Ugarte could make his full Premier League debut in the centre of the park. The Uruguayan star had a good game against Barnsley with 12 duels contested.
Mount and Hojlund may not be involved in the starting line-up. Judging by Ten Hag’s comments, they are in contention to make the matchday squad for the encounter.