Manchester United face selection headache with six players sidelined
Manchester United head into their Premier League fixture on 30 August with a lengthy absentee list, as six players are unavailable for selection ahead of the match.
Absentees
Carlos Baleba is out with an ankle injury, while Amad Diallo also remains sidelined through injury. Thomas Heaton is unavailable due to injury as well.
Manuel Ugarte is missing with a knee injury, and Matthijs de Ligt is absent because of a back injury. Mason Mount rounds out the list, ruled out with a foot injury.
Context
With three matchdays played so far this season, the scale of United's absentee list represents a significant test of squad depth as the campaign continues to take shape.