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EFL Cup | Semi-Finals | 2nd Leg
Feb 1, 2023 at 8pm UK
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Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Nottingham Forest

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United will be bidding to book their spot in the final of the EFL Cup when they welcome Nottingham Forest for the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday night.

The Red Devils hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, with Marcus Rashford, Wout Weghorst and Bruno Fernandes on the scoresheet in the reverse fixture last week

Erik ten Hag's side also advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening courtesy of a 3-1 success over Championship side Reading at Old Trafford.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Forest, who have a mountain to climb in the second leg.


Christian Eriksen

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen in action with Reading's Junior Hoilett on January 28, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Christian Eriksen was pictured leaving Old Trafford on crutches due to the ankle injury that he picked up against Reading on Saturday, and the Denmark international could now be facing a spell on the sidelines.


Jadon Sancho

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho in action against Omonia on October 6, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: February 1 (vs. Forest)

Jadon Sancho again missed out against Reading on Saturday night, but the attacker is back in first-team training and making progress, so a return against Forest could be on the cards.


Axel Tuanzebe

Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe pictured in May 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: Unknown

Axel Tuanzebe has stepped up his recovery from a long-term injury problem by returning to training, but the centre-back will again not be considered for selection here.


Donny van de Beek

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek reacts after sustaining an injury on January 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Donny van de Beek suffered a serious knee injury against Bournemouth earlier this month. The midfielder has since undergone an operation, meaning that he will miss the remainder of the season.


Diogo Dalot

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot pictured on January 6, 2023© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: February 1 (vs. Forest)

Diogo Dalot has struggled with fitness problems since the World Cup, with a hamstring issue currently keeping him on the sidelines, and he remains a major doubt for this match.


Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial celebrates scoring for Manchester United on October 6, 2022© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Leg
Possible return date: February 1 (vs. Forest)

Anthony Martial was again not involved against Reading due to a leg injury, which he aggravated during the recent Manchester derby, and the France international remains a doubt for this match.


Luke Shaw

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha in action with Manchester United's Luke Shaw on January 18, 2023© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: February 1 (vs. Forest)

Luke Shaw has now missed Man United's last two matches through illness, but the left-back could be in contention for a return to the squad against Forest.


Scott McTominay

Manchester United's Scott McTominay pictured on July 12, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: February 1 (vs. Forest)

Scott McTominay was not involved against Reading due to a minor injury, but the midfielder could be back in the fold for this match.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man United have no players suspended for this match.


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