Manchester United AFCON boost, injured players and suspension risks ahead of West Ham – Manchester Evening NewsRuben Amorim is expected to have several Manchester United unavailable absent over the next few weeks because of injuries, suspension and AFCON
Bryan Mbeumo will miss a number of Manchester United games due to representing Cameroon at AFCON(Image: (Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images))Everything you need to know about Manchester United injury and suspension worries for Thursday’s Premier League clash against West Ham United after a big AFCON boost was confirmed…Manchester United injuriesBruno Fernandes (Captain/Midfielder): Issue: Picked up a knock (“a kick”) towards the end of the Crystal Palace game Status: Amorim confirmed he was OK, and thus he is expected to be fit to face West Ham.Two fresh injury doubts Amorim did later reveal in his Wednesday press conference that two players are doubts to face West Ham.Status: Their names have not been disclosed, as the manager stated knowing who they are would change the team’s tactical approach. Their availability will be determined just before the match.Benjamin Sesko (Forward): Knee Injury (sustained vs. Tottenham). Status: Confirmed out for the West Ham match. Expected Return: Mid-December (e.g., vs. Bournemouth on Dec 15).Harry Maguire (Centre-Back): Injury: Hamstring/Thigh Injury (sustained vs. Tottenham). Status: Confirmed out for the West Ham match. Expected Return: Mid-December (similar timeline to Sesko).Matheus Cunha (Forward): Injury: Head/Face Knock (sustained in training). Status: Manager Ruben Amorim confirmed he available for selection against West HamManchester United suspension worriesNo Manchester United players will miss the clash against West Ham United through suspension.Casemiro: The Brazil international is one yellow card off serving a one-match ban. To avoid missing out, he will have to go until gameweek 19 without picking up another booking.Patrick Dorgu: The Manchester United defender is in the same position with one yellow card resulting in a suspension.AFCON boost confirmedManchester United will lose three key players to AFCON but it has been confirmed by FIFA that they will depart on Monday, December 15 which will allow them to face Bournemouth on that day.Bryan Mbeumo: One of United’s marquee summer signings will represent Cameroon at this month’s tournament with his absence potentially stretching into January.Amad: Amorim will undoubtedly miss Amad’s versatility over the busy festive period as he looks to go far into the competition with Ivory Coast.Noussair Mazraoui: Injury and competition for places has Mazraoui make limited starts but he will be missed when instead playing for Morocco over the next few weeks.Ruben Amorim gives Man United team news update and offers Leny Yoro adviceFollow Manchester Evening News:
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