After Alejandro Garnacho, two Man Utd stars pull out of international duty due to fitness concerns
Manchester United duo have withdrawn from their respective national squads for the upcoming fixtures.
Kobbie Mainoo and Noussair Mazraoui will not participate in October’s international fixtures due to possible injury concerns.
Earlier, Alejandro Garnacho confirmed that he will not be travelling with the Argentina squad due to fitness issues.
Mainoo suffered a hamstring issue in the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and missed the Europa League clash with FC Porto.
Mazraoui came off at half-time as a precaution in the goalless draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.
With no domestic football for the next two weeks, Man United will hope the trio can focus on recovery.
United are next in action against Brentford in the Premier League on 19th October.
Erik ten Hag will want all three players fit for that encounter but Mazraoui’s injury is the most pressing concern.
United have had only two fit full-backs in the squad since the start of the season, with Diogo Dalot being the other.
Long-term absentees Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are still forced to spend time on the sidelines.
With no senior left-back available in the squad, Dalot has stepped into that role.
Ten Hag will have a massive selection dilemma if Mazraoui cannot regain fitness in time.
Victor Lindelof could be forced to play as a right-back, as he did in the second half against Aston Villa.
Another solution could be to field Lisandro Martinez at left-back with Dalot switching to the other side of the defence.
Mainoo continues to show his class while other centre midfielders like Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro struggle around him.
Garnacho has been United’s best forward with four goals and two assists in 11 outings.
The fitness of these three players will play a key role in United’s form after the break.