Manchester United is facing a defensive crisis ahead of their clash with Bournemouth as both Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans have been sidelined due to injury.
Varane is set to be out for “the next few weeks” with a muscle injury sustained in the game against Chelsea, while Evans will miss the upcoming match with a shorter-term muscle issue.
This leaves United without six senior defenders, including Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof.
Manager Erik ten Hag faces a selection dilemma, having to rely on younger players like 19-year-old Willy Kambwala and 17-year-old Harry Amass to fill in the gaps.
Despite the setback, United aims to close the gap on the table, currently sitting sixth and 11 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa.
The absence of key defensive figures poses a significant challenge for United as they strive to secure valuable points in their pursuit of a higher league position.
