Manchester United suffered another fitness concern during the international break when Ayden Heaven was hurt while featuring for England’s Under-20s on Friday. The 19-year-old required notable on-pitch treatment but was able to continue to the end of the first half. He was replaced at halftime by Crystal Palace’s Eyimofe Jemide.<\/p>\n
England Under-20s boss Futcher was optimistic in his post-match comments but offered limited detail on the issue. “He picked something up,” said the England Under-20s boss. “I don’t think it is too serious but we will have to see how it settles down.” Futcher stressed the need to monitor how the problem develops in the coming days.<\/p>\n
The timing of the setback is problematic for Manchester United as they prepare for a high-profile Premier League meeting with arch rivals and reigning champions Liverpool next weekend. Ruben Amorim will be managing squad selection while already contending with a depleted defensive group. Lisandro Mart\u00ednez remains a long-term absentee, having been missing since February, and Noussair Mazraoui is a doubt for the trip to Anfield after sitting out the 2\u20130 win over Sunderland before the international period.<\/p>\n
There are no further fixtures for England’s Under-20s during the October break, which should give Heaven a window to recover ahead of the Liverpool match. Given the circumstances, he is unlikely to be in the starting XI, but if fit he would offer useful depth to United’s defensive options for the weekend fixture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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