Midfielder fears for Man Utd ahead of clash with Sheffield United

Manchester United will be hoping that the injury which saw one of their key men leave the pitch early while on international duty is not as serious one as the Red Devils prepare to take on Sheffield United on Saturday night.

Managers up and down the country will be counting their star men back into their respective training camps - though next week’s opponents have the luxury of having few away - and United are no exception.

Ten Hag has already got one to keep an eye on with Casemiro back in South America for a World Cup qualifying double-header with Brazil.

In the first part of that, Casemiro was forced off late in the 1-1 draw against Venezuela after what his manager Fernando Diniz described as ‘a blow to the ankle’. The veteran subsequently missed Brazil’s training session on Saturday and at this stage, it’s unknown whether he will take part in their second match, against Uruguay on Wednesday night.

“As there was a stop (in play), I decided to make the three substitutions,” coach Diniz said. “We had a lot of control when they came on. Casemiro asked to come off due to a blow to his ankle.”

Sheffield United have had an almost full squad together - barring those players who are injured - during this international break, allowing Paul Heckingbottom a rare opportunity to prepare well for the 8.00pm kick off, while ten Hag will have players returning as late as Friday.