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United could be without six key players
Manchester United are facing being without SIX key players for their match against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Red Devils hammered CSKA Moscow 4-1 in Russia on Wednesday night, but Anthony Martial, who scored and assisted Romelu Lukaku twice, limped off in the second half, although he is expected to be fit.
United travelled to Russia without Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Phil Jones, as well as Antonio Valencia, although it is believed the Ecuadorian was rested for the trip, report the Manchester Evening News.
Paul Pogba is out until next month at the earliest with a hamstring injury, while Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are continuing to recover from their long-term knee injuries.
Mourinho gave a succinct update on United’s injury situation but did not clarify how serious Martial’s knock was.
“Carrick has no chance,” Mourinho told BT Sport. “I think Jones I have many doubts. And Fellaini I have a hope, just a hope.”
United captain Carrick has made just one appearance this season in the Carabao Cup but Fellaini started the last two Premier League matches and was named man of the match in the opening Champions League win over Basel.