Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an update on several players' injuries ahead of the Europa League match against Sevilla.
United return to European action in the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on Thursday, the team that knocked them out of the competition in 2020.
Ten Hag hopes his team can win even more silver titles to add to the Carbao Cup they won in February.
However, the Dutch coach will face a number of key players sidelined with injuries.
Luke Shaw and Alejandro Garnacho are also injured, the latter is expected to be out for a while. Star striker Marcus Rashford limped off the field during United's 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, worrying many fans.
Ten Hag provided an update on injury concerns at Old Trafford ahead of the game.
What did he say?
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said:
“Both [Shaw and Garnacho] are out, Garnacho's injury is definitely more serious, but I expect Shaw to be back in less time.
He did not give too much away when asked about Rashford's injury, saying:
“A few games, so that's the claim. I can't give more details on this because we don't know.
"We'll have to see how it develops."
The Red Devils will have to use their squad on Thursday and that means the players on the sidelines will get a chance to showcase their abilities.
Striker Anthony Martial scored in Saturday's win and could start in place of Rashford.
However, Ten Hag could also choose to make a Wout Weghorst debut, and Christian Eriksen could make a full return.
Casemiro has also served a four-match domestic suspension so he could also return to play. United will certainly qualify for next season's Champions League through their league standings, but winning the Europa League will also be a means of supporting qualification if they finish outside the top. 4.
The last time the club won the trophy was in 2017 and finished second in the 2021 final.
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