Man Utd vs Tottenham: Nine out, Baleba set for debut

Manchester United could be without as many as nine players for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Tottenham, though summer signing Carlos Baleba is finally in line to make his debut.

The Red Devils entered the international break with a variety of injury concerns, but unlike some of their rivals, three weeks of rest have done little to ease them.

Injury latest and returning players

Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo both withdrew from England duty this month but, per Michael Carrick, have only trained “a little bit” in the lead-up to this match. The same applies to Amad Diallo, who is yet to feature for United this season.

Matthijs de Ligt is thought to be closing in on a return from his long-standing back injury, but Carrick gave no assurances over his availability this weekend.

Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui were both victims of the international break, with the former suffering a hamstring injury and the latter a knock. Benjamin Sesko is facing weeks on the sidelines with a shin injury.

Baleba set to start

There is good news for Baleba, who arrived from Brighton carrying an injury but has trained regularly during the international break. He will start in the base of midfield against Tottenham, partnering Youri Tielemans.

All the injuries across the front four mean there are few decisions for Carrick to make, though he may push Rashford to start despite suggesting his fitness is not at 100 per cent. Bruno Fernandes will take his customary role in the No10, with Matheus Cunha replacing the injured Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo on the flank.

The defence will have no changes, with Senne Lammens, newly Belgium's No1, starting in goal behind a first-choice back four.