After Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw’s injuries against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last night, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has given an update.

Yesterday, the Red Devils were eliminated from Europe after losing to the German champions 1-0. They had trouble producing clear-cut opportunities that evening, and Thomas Tuchel’s team won thanks to a single goal from Kingsley Coman.

For several reasons, United’s performance in the game was forgettable. In addition to coming in fourth place in their group, United also lost Shaw and Maguire. Due to a groin injury, the former was replaced prior to halftime, and the latter was substituted due to a hamstring problem at halftime.

Consequently, United used a back four consisting of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans, and Diogo Dalot to finish the match. The only other fit senior defender in the first team roster is Sergio Reguilon, therefore their defensive options are now restricted.

After the game, Ten Hag stated that he was unable to give a clear update on the two players’ injuries and that the team would need to wait another day to evaluate both players’ conditions.

He said: “I can’t say in this moment. We obviously have to wait 24 hours and then we will have an assessment and diagnosis so we have to wait for it.”

United suffers a double injury blow before an important match

The timing of the two injuries is terrible for the Red Devils, who have games against Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Liverpool, and Aston Villa before the New Year.

This Saturday, they go to Anfield to play their bitter rivals. Shaw and Maguire will almost certainly be ruled out of the match due to the severity of their injuries.

For the trip, United will be hoping that Lindelof heals from his own injury. If not, they might have to start Varane and Evans in central defense once more. Rarely have the two performed together.

Evans’ slow rate of recovery could be a weakness for Liverpool’s offense. During Friday afternoon’s pre-match press conference, we ought to receive an additional update on the team news.

United will be without their talisman captain Bruno Fernandes in addition to Maguire and Shaw due to his suspension following five yellow cards in the league.