Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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