Man Utd dealt fresh injury blow as ace who started v West Ham pulls out of squad for Leicester game - report

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has pulled out of the matchday squad to face Leicester City later tonight due to an injury, according to Academy Scoop.

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They have claimed on social media platform X that Jayce Fitzgerald has made the matchday squad for the first time after replacing the Denmark international.

The young midfielder was set to start for the under-21s but received a late call-up after Eriksen became unavailable.

The 32-year-old started the Premier League game against West Ham United on Sunday, featuring for 79 minutes in what proved to be the last game Erik ten Hag managed as Man United boss.

Assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has been placed in charge of the team on an interim basis, and he will be looking to win tonight as the Red Devils look to advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Man United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they host Chelsea, and Van Nistelrooy could look to field a starting XI of experienced players and youngsters tonight.

Luke Shaw has already suffered a setback in his rehabilitation, and the severity of Eriksen’s injury is unknown.

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim is expected to replace Ten Hag. However, landing him could take a while, with the Portuguese club playing hardball over a deal.

Injuries have played a role in Man United’s struggles this term, and the new manager will hope he is luckier with the fitness of the squad.

Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Toby Collyer, Dan Gore and Antony are also out injured.

However, most of them are closing in on full fitness, and Van Nistelrooy could do with some injury boosts if he is in charge against Chelsea.