Man United vs Leeds early injury news - 5 players ruled out with 3 in doubt
Man United could be without five players due to injury for their next game against Leeds United.
Ruben Amorim will not be happy heading into the New Year, as his side failed to beat a struggling Wolves side on Tuesday night. They drew 1-1 at Old Trafford, leaving a missed opportunity to climb into the top four of the Premier League table.
The United boss will be pleased that his side have a quick turnaround for their next match, which is a clash against a tricky Leeds United side, who are making a very good go at survival this season under Daniel Farke.
Man United against Leeds is always a big fixture, and provides Amorim with the perfect chance to get the fans back on side after the Wolves result. However, he could be without five players due to injury, on top of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo, who are still away at AFCON.
Leeds injury news
Leeds will be without three players for the game at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, as they have already had a trio of names ruled out until at least mid-January. The first player is a name that United will be very familiar with, as former winger Dan James has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, until late January.
Centre-back Joe Rodon will also miss the game, which is a boost to United, as he has been a solid defensive option for Farke this season. Rodon is dealing with an ankle injury, and is expected to be out until January 17.
Finally, Sean Longstaff is also on a similar timeline to Rodon. He will miss the United game with a calf injury that he suffered before Christmas.
Leeds players ruled out: James, Rodon, Longstaff
Leeds players in doubt: N/a
Man United injury news
The Red Devils have two players already ruled out of the Leeds game, and they are both centre-back options. Firstly, Harry Maguire will be out with a hamstring injury, but isn’t expected to be available until January 7, when United play against Burnley.
Matthijs De Ligt is also expected to miss the Leeds game, as he is dealing with a lower back injury. The Dutchman has already been ruled out, and Ayden Heaven will likely replace him at the back.
Kobbie Mainoo is a doubt for the game after he has missed United’s last two matches with a calf injury. He is currently being assessed ahead of the game, and Amorim will likely reveal his status on Friday.
Mason Mount is also a doubt, as he is recovering from a small knock that he picked up against Newcastle on Boxing Day. He missed the Wolves match, but is likely going to return for the Leeds game, which is a huge boost, with Bruno Fernandes still potentially out.
Speaking of Fernandes, he could make a return against Leeds, and he is recovering from a hamstring injury and is currently being assessed. Amorim likely won’t want to risk a re-injury, so if Fernandes does feature, it could be off the bench.
Man United players ruled out: De Ligt, Maguire
Man United players in doubt: Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount