Manchester United’s demanding start to the season shows no signs of slowing down, with Ruben Amorim’s side set for another stern test at Old Trafford this weekend.
The Reds have endured a relentless seven days of football, opening with a trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, before travelling to Blundell Park for a Carabao Cup tie against Grimsby Town.
That busy schedule leaves little time for recovery, making player availability a major talking point ahead of Saturday’s Premier League encounter.
The fixture against Burnley will close out an intense week and give United the chance to build momentum, but the squad list remains under close scrutiny.
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As the United official website reports, injuries continue to play a frustrating role in Amorim’s plans, with Lisandro Martinez still sidelined as he works his way back from a serious knee problem.
The Argentine defender has been undergoing a structured recovery programme, yet the Burnley clash comes too soon for him as his rehabilitation continues.
Lisandro Martinez has begun individual sessions on the grass, as CentreDevils exclusively revealed.
There is slightly better news when it comes to Noussair Mazraoui, who has been absent since pre-season but is edging closer to involvement with the first team again.
Amorim confirmed the Moroccan full-back is nearing a return and could soon be available for selection, offering United greater flexibility in defensive areas.
Supporters will be hoping for further clarity when Amorim delivers his pre-match press conference, with updates on the wider squad also expected.
As for Burnley, Scott Parker’s men arrive with injury concerns of their own, which could weaken their options at Old Trafford.
Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Zeki Amdouni are all recovering from knee injuries and are not expected to feature this weekend.
Meanwhile, Manuel Benson is still working his way back to full fitness with Burnley’s Academy and is also unlikely to be in contention.
The Reds, therefore, will look to capitalise on the visitors’ depleted ranks while managing their own absences carefully.
Amorim’s challenge will be to maintain consistency during this demanding run of fixtures while gradually reintegrating key players returning from injury.
For United fans, the clash against Burnley offers a chance to see how the squad handles adversity early in the campaign, with points crucial even at this stage.
