Confirmed Man United team news vs Leeds United: Amorim faces nightmare with eight players ruled out

Manchester United will travel to Elland Road to face arch-rivals Leeds United on Sunday.

Manager Ruben Amorim has revealed the team news ahead of the highly anticipated Premier League clash.

He said in his pre-match press conference (via ManUtd.com): “We are going [with] no [fresh] issues, no different issues.

“We’re going to see tomorrow, we have one more training. I don’t think so, that anyone is going to recover, but we’ll see.”

The update was brief but significant, confirming that as many as eight senior players could be unavailable for the crucial clash.

Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are absent as they participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Harry Maguire suffered a thigh injury against Tottenham Hotspur in November but made a return to individual training last week.

Matthijs de Ligt is still absent with a back injury, a setback that has forced young Ayden Heaven to shoulder major responsibility at the heart of United’s defence.

Bruno Fernandes endured a hamstring setback in the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and has missed the last two matches.

Kobbie Mainoo picked up a calf problem and was absent from the last three encounters.

Mason Mount was taken off at the break against Aston Villa due to an undisclosed injury and will not be available for selection on Sunday.

Amorim needs his men to step up in this difficult period. It will also be a big opportunity for academy youngsters like Jack Fletcher, Shea Lacey and Bendito Mantato.

The Red Devils currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, but a win at Elland Road could propel them back into the top four.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Sunderland are also firmly in the race, ensuring that every point carries enormous weight in the battle for Champions League qualification.

After dropping points in a frustrating draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, the pressure is firmly on Amorim to deliver a statement result.

Given the bitter history and intense rivalry between the two clubs, Sunday’s clash promises to be anything but ordinary.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .