Manchester United will be missing at least seven first-team players against Chelsea

Manchester United will be missing at least seven first-team players for Thursday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Mason Greenwood remains unavailable for selection due to a club suspension, while Paul Pogba (calf) and Luke Shaw (leg) face battles to return before the end of the season.

Fred is also still absent due to a hip problem, while Edinson Cavani remains out with a calf issue, but both players are close to returning to first-team action and should be involved in the coming games.

Club captain Harry Maguire has also been ruled out of the clash with the Blues due to a knee problem, while Jadon Sancho has tonsillitis so will also miss out.

Interim head coach Ralf Rangnick also revealed during Wednesday's pre-match press conference that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a doubt due to a knock, so there could potentially be eight players on the sidelines for the Red Devils at Old Trafford.

As a result, youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Hannibal Mejbri could be in the squad on Thursday, with both players recently being involved in the first-team set-up.

The 20-time English champions are currently sixth in the Premier League table, six points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, who still have a game in hand, so they are seemingly battling for a Europa League finish.