Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that several key players are doubtful for the upcoming Community Shield match. According to ten Hag, defenders Victor Lindelöf, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Luke Shaw are all uncertain to participate in the fixture.
Confirmed Participation
Ten Hag confirmed that Lisandro Martínez will be available for the match, providing some relief to the team’s defensive lineup.
Recent Injury Updates
The announcement follows a series of injury updates from ten Hag in recent weeks:
- On 8 August, ten Hag praised Yoro’s maturity amidst his injury recovery.
- On 3 August, he discussed the development potential of Harry Amass.
- On 2 August, ten Hag confirmed that Tyrell Malacia could potentially return in two months.
- On 28 July, he provided updates on injuries to Yoro and Rasmus Højlund.
- On 26 July, ten Hag confirmed that Manchester United is actively searching for a new centre-back.
The Community Shield match will be a crucial test for Manchester United as they navigate these injury challenges.