Manchester United midfielder Casemiro suffered a hamstring ιnjury during the team’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, while defender Lisandro Martinez is currently recovering from foot surgery. According to Erik ten Hag, the Ajax manager, both players have significant injuries, and he does not anticipate their return before Christmas. The absence of Casemiro and Martinez will be a blоw for Manchester United as they navigate their upcoming fixtures. The club will likely have to make adjustments to their lineup and rely on other players to fill the void left by the injured duo.

Manchester United’s injured duo, Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez, have received confirmation from Erik ten Hag that they will not be able to return to action before Christmas. Casemiro sustained a hamstring ιnjury during the team’s 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat against Newcastle last week, while Martinez is currently recovering from foot surgery to address a recurring problem. As a result, they could potentially miss up to 10 games across various competitions.

Casemiro and Martinez join a list of long-term injured players at Manchester United, including Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Amad Diallo. Additionally, Jadon Sancho remаins unavailable due to disciplinary reasons. The absence of these key players poses a significant challenge for the team, requiring adjustments to the lineup and increased reliance on other squad members to fill the void.

Ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League match against FC Copenhagen, Erik ten Hag provided an update on the injured players. Regarding Casemiro and Martinez, he mentioned, “I have some time schedules, but it’s always difficult to expect that because they can have setbacks during rehab periods. Casemiro and Martinez are significant injuries, and I don’t anticipate their return before Christmas.” This news suggests that the duo’s recovery process may face challenges, making their availability uncertain for the foreseeable future.

Ten Hag: Rashford ‘100 per cent’ ready

However, there was good news over the fitness of Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire ahead of the Group A match at Parken Stadium, with Ten Hag revealing both players are ready to feature.

Rashford missed Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League at Fulham due to a “small knock” while Maguire, who played the full 90 minutes in that game, suffered a blоw to the head and went through concussion protocols.