Manchester United will play against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday evening. This is an important match for the Red Devils as they aim to secure progress in the tournament.
United have been struggling in recent weeks. They lost back-to-back matches against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. These defeats have put more pressure on the team and their manager Ruben Amorim.
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In the Premier League, United have fallen to 13th place. However, their Europa League campaign has been slightly better. With nine points from five matches, they sit 12th in the competition standings.
Before this Viktoria Plzen vs Man United Europa League game, United are dealing with several injury problems. Many key players are unavailable, and this has affected their recent form. Here is the latest Man United injury news ahead of clash against Viktoria Plzen.
Man United injury news ahead of clash against Viktoria Plzen
Jonny Evans
- Status: Major Doubt
- Type of Injury: Unspecified
- Possible Return Date: December 12 (vs Viktoria Plzen)
Jonny Evans has not played since Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge at Ipswich Town. The defender has been dealing with an unspecified injury. He has not been included in the matchday squads recently. It is unlikely that Evans will return for the game against Viktoria Plzen.
Toby Collyer
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Muscle
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Toby Collyer has not been part of a matchday squad since mid-September. The young midfielder is recovering from a muscle injury. He remains unavailable for selection and has no confirmed return date.
Luke Shaw
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Hamstring
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Luke Shaw has had a tough season with injuries. He recently recovered from a calf problem but is now dealing with a hamstring injury. The England international is expected to miss several weeks of action. Shaw has expressed his frustration with his injuries. Manager Ruben Amorim has promised to support him during his recovery.
Victor Lindelöf
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Groin
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Victor Lindelöf sustained a groin injury while playing for Sweden in the November international break. He has not featured for Manchester United since then. However, Lindelöf has recently returned to training. There is hope that he might travel with the squad for this game.