Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was dealt a major blow this week when Christian Eriksen was ruled out for several months with injury, but he will be able to welcome back £73m signing Jadon Sancho to the fold against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
The winger has not played for Man United since the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on 22 October. He has spent some time away from the club since mid-December but returned to group training at Carrington earlier this month.
Anthony Martial should also return to the matchday squad after recovering from his fourth injury this season. The Frenchman hasn't featured since being withdrawn at half-time in the Manchester derby in January, having started that game despite carrying a knock.
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Scott McTominay remains out, however, adding to their midfield woes. He missed the weekend's FA Cup win over Reading and could be out for another fortnight.
Eriksen suffered an ankle injury in that game following a poor tackle from Andy Carroll and will miss the second leg against the Reds. That prompted United to bring Marcel Sabitzer in on loan from Bayern Munich, although he won't be available for selection for tonight's 8pm kickoff at Old Trafford.
Despite the injury headaches and a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg, Ten Hag suggested in his pre-match press conference that he will select a strong starting XI against Forest. "You have to do it with the players who are available and that is a strong team that will come on tomorrow," he said.
The Dutch coach could hand out two full debuts, though. Teenage prospect Kobbie Mainoo could come into a threadbare midfield while Facundo Pellistri could finally get his first start for the club.
Here are all of the options available to Ten Hag ahead of Man United vs Nottingham Forest:
Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Jack Butland, Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop.
Defenders: Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan Bissaka, Rhys Bennett.
Midfielders: Casemiro, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Zidane Iqbal.
Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony, Anthony Martial, Facundo Pellistri, Wout Weghorst.
Sidelined: Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek, Diogo Dalot, Scott McTominay.
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