Manchester United have a huge lead ahead of Sunday’s game against Newcastle, with Allan Saint-Maximin ruled out.
According to The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, the skilled winger is injured and as such will not be available for selection by Eddie Howe.
Allan Saint-Maximin is injured for tomorrow’s match. #MUFC [@CraigHope_DM]
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) October 15, 2022
The striker’s setback will be devastating news for the Magpies. Saint-Maximin is a key figure for them and has scored for United on more than one occasion.
With his pace and bag of skills, he would have provided a tough test for Diogo Dalot on the right flank.
It’s not just the Frenchman who is out of the game tomorrow against the Red Devils.
Summer signing Alexander Isak and former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey are not yet fit enough to claim a place in The Toons’ squad of the matchday.
After his arrival in a million-dollar operation from Real Sociedad, Isak has not had time to make an impact at St. James’ Park.
Since retiring from the Swedish squad last month, a persistent thigh injury has kept him out of games against Fulham and Brentford. This race will be extended to include the Red Devils.
Shelvey has yet to kick a ball for Newcastle this season and is dealing with a hamstring injury that occurred in pre-season against Benfica.
However, Newcastle still pose a significant threat to Ten Hag and his players and should not be underestimated.
In his press conference yesterday, the United manager warned his players that their opposition on Sunday will be aggressive, press high and seek to make it difficult for the Reds to break them.
The 20-time English champions sit just a point above Newcastle, although they have played one less game. Tomorrow is a win-win affair.
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