Manchester United have fitness concerns over Anthony Martial heading into their midweek Premier League match with Crystal Palace and could be without four players on Wednesday night (8pm).
Recording their ninth straight victory, in all competitions, against neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford at the weekend, that win came at a cost as Martial was withdrawn from the action at half-time. His inclusion for the derby was a slight surprise given that he had been rated doubtful before kick-off.
As it turned out, the France international was only fit enough to play 45 minutes and he was replaced by Antony in the second half. United came from behind to win a dramatic encounter 2-1 to extend their impressive run.
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Aside from Martial (leg), Diogo Dalot (hamstring) and long-term injury absentee Donny van de Beek (knee) also find themselves on the treatment table, while Jadon Sancho has been unable to play for nearly three months. Here's our team news round-up and potential return dates before the Palace game at Selhurst Park.
Diogo Dalot
Injury: Hamstring
Return date: TBC
What Ten Hag has said: "Diogo Dalot is not available [against Manchester City]."
Anthony Martial
Injury: Leg
Possible return date: January 18 vs Crystal Palace
What Ten Hag has said: "I hope to avoid that he [Martial] was getting injured. He was complaining, so that's why [he was substituted against City], he also didn't train in the week and that's why he was a question mark. Also, you saw he was not capable to go 100 per cent, that's what you need."
Donny van de Beek
Injury: Knee
Return date: Next season
What Ten Hag has said: "Of course, the bad news is that he is out for the rest of the season, but the good news is, in the longer-term, his knee will be okay and he will be ready again to play at the highest levels and will be ready for the start of pre-season."
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