Huge injury blow as key player ruled out for 'five months' ahead of Fenerbahce vs Manchester United

Fenerbahce have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of their meeting with Manchester United in the Europa League.

Erik ten Hag will take on Jose Mourinho as both sides look to record a statement win on Thursday night, but the home side will be without a key player for the foreseeable future.

Turkish outlet Sabah claim defender Jayden Oosterwolde has been ruled out for up to five months with a cruciate ligament injury and could even be out for as long as seven months depending on his recovery process. The 23-year-old picked up the injury during the 2-2 draw with Samsunspor at the weekend.

The injury blow is a huge setback for Mourinho, with Oosterwolde having started all 14 of their matches this season, with the weekend draw the only time he has failed to complete a match in regular time during the current campaign.

It means both sides will be without key players on Thursday night, with Bruno Fernandes suspended for United, while midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is their latest injury blow. Ten Hag is also without Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire. Mason Mount has missed the last three matches but could be in contention to feature in midweek.

As for Fenerbahce, they were also without Irfan Egribayat, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Cengiz Under and Ismail Yuksek for their weekend draw with Samsunspor.