Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed a triple injury boost ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Barnsley at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils returned to winning ways on Saturday with a 3-0 triumph over Southampton on the road. Matthijs de Ligt was named the man of the match after a superb all-round performance.
The Dutchman scored his maiden United goal with a fine header, but he was substituted in the closing stages. De Ligt confirmed that it was only cramp and he has now been deemed fit to face Barnsley.
Speaking in today’s press conference, Ten Hag confirmed that De Ligt is in contention to play.
Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez were substituted with knocks at the weekend, but the duo have also recovered from their respective concerns ahead of the Carabao Cup opener for United.
Ten Hag told reporters: “They are all available [Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez]. They are good.”
United had a nervous start at St Mary’s last weekend. They could have conceded the opening goal, but goalkeeper Andre Onana kept them level by denying Cameron Archer from the penalty spot.
The Red Devils grew in confidence after Onana’s heroics and went on to register a comfortable win.
Ten Hag is bound to make multiple changes for the midweek game against the Tykes at home.
Harry Maguire, Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, Jonny Evans and Manuel Ugarte could all start, having come on as substitutes during the victory over the Saints on the South Coast.
The likes of Antony and Toby Collyer could also feature in the starting XI. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will also be hoping for a rare start between the sticks ahead of first-choice Onana.
