BREAKING | Erik ten Hag provides teams news ahead of Man United vs Bournmouth premier league clash

 

TEAM NEWS

Marcus Rashford was substituted due to injury during the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, however Ten Hag revealed post-match that's it's not expected to be a long-term issue. 

Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans and Scott McTominay all picked up issues during last week's trip to Chelsea, causing the trio to miss the Liverpool clash. Ten Hag's press conference on Friday may provide updates on Rashford's status and if any of Varane, Evans or McTominay are in line to return to the squad. 

Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are expected to be unavailable for several more weeks, while Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are also sidelined for Saturday. 

For the home side, Marcos Senesi returned to action against Luton following a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury.

Antoine Semenyo may be a doubt after the forward was forced off at Kenilworth Road, although Chris Mepham and Tyler Adams could be passed fit to face United after suffering with illness and back spasms respectively. 

Ryan Fredericks, Luis Sinisterra and Tavernier are long-term absentees for Andoni Iraola's side.

THE OPPOSITION

Iraola has impressed during his first season as manager of the Cherries, with the club currently 12th place in the Premier League, only two points outside the top half of the table. 

Bournemouth have exceeded last season's total of 39 points (currently on 41), and with seven games remaining this campaign, they have already matched their total of 11 top-flight victories in 22/23.

The south-coast side have won four of their last six matches in the league, with three of those victories taking place at the Vitality Stadium. 

Striker Dominic Solanke has been their standout performer in 2023/24, scoring 18 goals and registering four assists in 35 games across all competitions.