Christian Eriksen was a shock absentee as Erik ten Hag named his Manchester United beginning XI to face Newcastle United at Outdated Trafford this afternoon.
The Dane has began each single league match up to now this season and has been considered one of United’s standout performers following his transfer to the membership.
Eriksen began Thursday’s Europa League win in opposition to Omonia on the bench, with Ten Hag seemingly giving the Dane a relaxation forward of as we speak’s conflict in opposition to the Magpies.
Nonetheless, there was a shock as Fred was named alongside Casemiro in United’s midfield.
Alarmingly, Eriksen was not even named on the bench as United look to make it seven wins from 9 in all competitions.
However Eriksen’s absence is anticipated to be a short-term one because the Dane is lacking by means of sickness for as we speak’s recreation.
Meaning Eriksen is prone to return for Wednesday’s conflict in opposition to his former facet Tottenham on the Theatre of Desires.
Elsewhere, Raphael Varane returns to the facet after coming off within the 6-3 defeat to Manchester Metropolis with an ankle damage.
Victor Lindelof drops to the bench, whereas the suspended Scott McTominay is unavailable.
Marcus Rashford is changed by Jadon Sancho, who impressed throughout his cameo look in opposition to Omonia.
Cristiano Ronaldo begins up entrance after scoring in opposition to Everton final Sunday, whereas Anthony Martial has failed a late health take a look at.
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