Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will miss Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final at home to Liverpool on Sunday with a muscle injury.
Turkey international Bayindir made his United debut in the club’s nervy fourth-round win at fourth-tier Newport County but will not feature at Old Trafford against opponents who are 17 points above the Red Devils in the Premier League.
Bayindir is expected to be out for two weeks and will miss his country’s friendlies in Hungary and Austria this month.
First choice Andre Onana played in United’s 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the fifth round.
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Full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and midfielder Mason Mount have returned to training, with manager Erik ten Hag likely to provide an update on their chances of featuring against the Reds in a press conference on Friday.
Martinez injury return continues
Defender Lisandro Martinez has joined Argentina’s squad for a training camp in the US but will be building his fitness rather than playing as he continues his comeback from a knee injury.
Jonny Evans has not been called up for Northern Ireland’s fixtures against Romania and Scotland because of a minor issue, and fellow centre-back Harry Maguire is close to returning, having been named in England’s squad this week for their friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
United will have a 13-day break following the visit of Liverpool to accomodate the international schedule.
Rashy on the run ⚡@MarcusRashford was electrifying when Liverpool came to Old Trafford last season 🍿⤵️#MUFC
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They visit struggling Brentford on March 30, knowing that any slip-up would be another blow to their chances of bridging the gap on the qualification places for next season’s Uefa Champions League.
Tottenham, who occupy the fifth spot which is likely to be enough to reach the elite European club competition, are six points above United with a game in hand.
A routine 2-0 home win over Everton was a welcome relief for United in their last top-flight match after a run of two defeats, starting with a last-gasp loss at home to Fulham.
Marcus Rashford’s thunderbolt gave them a surprise early lead at Manchester City in their subsequent game before a second-half comeback gave the reigning champions a 3-1 victory.
