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Kobbie Mainoo Is Set To Miss The Next Seven Manchester United Games Through Injury
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The latest Kobbie Mainoo injury update confirms that the Manchester United star is set to miss the next seven games owing to a hamstring injury.
Mainoo withdrew from international duty with England early this month and his diagnosis is much worse than earlier thought. Providing a fresh blow to under-fire boss Erik ten Hag.
Ahead of the visit of Brentford, the Red Devils’ growing casualty list makes for grim reading. Up to ten players could be absent for the crucial match against the west Londoners.
Three Lions star Mainoo is perhaps the biggest loss with Ten Hag desperate for the three points. The 19-year-old has proven to be a vital cog in the centre of the park for United since making his breakthrough last year.
Kobbie Mainoo Injury Update
The Kobbie Mainoo injury update confirms that the Manchester United academy graduate will miss vital Premier League games as well as cup fixtures.
Mainoo will be unavailable for top-flight fixtures against Brentford, West Ham, Chelsea and Leicester. He will also miss the Carabao Cup tie against the Foxes as well as UEFA Europa League matches against PAOK and Fenerbahce.
Midfield summer-g Manuel Ugarte is also struggling for fitness so the likes of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen will be afforded more game time. So to Mason Mount, once he returns after suffering a knock.
🚨 Kobbie Mainoo is set to miss the following games for Manchester United through injury:
🏠 Brentford (h)
✈️ Fenerbahçe (a)
✈️ West Ham (a)
🏠 Leicester (h)
🏠 Chelsea (h)
🏠 PAOK (h)
🏠 Leicester (h)@HirstClass pic.twitter.com/PczxRAqiRi— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) October 18, 2024
Ahead of the matchday 8 clash at Old Trafford, the Bees will likely take the game to their wounded hosts in hope of securing a vital three points. Last season, an injury-time Scott McTominay brace secured a stunning 2-1 win.
Thomas Frank’s side will still be bitter by the outcome of their last visit to Old Trafford. Will they exact their revenge without the likes of Mainoo in the team?
The best football betting sites in the UK price the west Londoners at a generous 15/4. United can be backed at 7/10 with the draw 10/3.