The list of injured soldiers is growing, which is unfortunate for Man United. The “Red Devils” have been holding their breath to keep an eye on Casemiro’s condition lately.

Man United’s first team had nine injured players before FIFA Days in October. Erik ten Hag’s top priority at the moment is therefore the players’ health who have been called up to the squad. country. The Old Trafford squad may only be able to field over half of their best players if just one more player is added to the sick list.

When Casemiro hurt his ankle during Brazil vs. Venezuela last weekend, the Dutch strategist’s fears came true. The Brazilian Football Federation has not yet notified Man United’s coaching staff about Casemiro’s ailment.

Fernando Diniz, the Brazilian team’s interim coach, stated that the former Real Madrid star will continue to hang out with his teammates through the conclusion of FIFA Days. Ten Hag will be especially focused on the Brazil vs. Uruguay encounter in the next days (October 18). Before Casemiro returns to the Premier League, the Dutch coach will get the clearest picture of the 31-year-old star’s condition if he plays.

Erik ten Hag will probably use Sofyan Amrabat as a defensive midfielder if Casemiro is unable to participate. The Moroccan footballer previously participated in the Premier League round 8 triumph over Brentford with Casemiro as a center midfielder. Since joining Man United, Amrabat hasn’t, however, been put to the test as a defensive midfielder alone.

Amrabat is frequently required by Ten Hag to cover the vacuum left by the left-back crisis. In the past, injuries prevented Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Sergio Reguilon from participating. Reguilon is the most likely of the three players listed above to make a comeback this weekend against Sheffield. Ten Hag won’t be as concerned about the possibility of Casemiro missing time due to an injury if that occurs.

Not only did Victor Lindelof struggle in the Man United vs. Brentford match, but so did Casemiro.In the seventieth minute, the Swedish midfielder was forced to leave the pitch. Furthermore, Lindelof was not on the field as Sweden defeated Moldova 3-1 in the EURO 2024 qualifying match. This presented a dilemma for the Man United coaching staff. It’s challenging to be in the dark about Lindelof’s present circumstances.

In the worst-case situation, Man United will be in serious difficulty if Reguilon, Lindelof, and Casemiro are not ready to play this weekend. Amrabat is probably going to reprise his position as the reluctant left-back. Ten Hag may also bring down players like Christian Eriksen, Hannibal Mejbri, and Mason Mount to play defensive midfielders.