Erik ten Hag provide fitness update on injured duo, Maguire and Mazraoui

Manchester United failed to win at Aston Villa, playing out a 0-0 draw as Erik ten Hag continues to feel the heat over his teams’ performance.

Though the Red Devils managed to avoid defeat against the high-flying Villans, United suffered another injury as Harry Maguire was forced off the pitch.

Ten Hag boldly started Maguire and veteran Jonny Evans ahead of expected pairing Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt. However, Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui were substituted at half-time, with De Ligt and Victor Lindelof coming into the back four.

Bruno Fernandes talks to Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

Speaking about the injuries post-match, the Dutchman said: “We have to take them off at half-time. Tomorrow we have to see what the diagnosis is on it.

“We have to assess this. I can’t tell you now what the issue is. I know what the issue is but [I cannot say now] how good or bad it is. We have to see and assess this tomorrow [Monday] and then we will bring you news.”

United are already without some key players, with left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia still unavailable alongside Mason Mount and teenager Leny Yoro.

Erik ten Hags’ United are 14th in the table after only two wins from seven matches, their worst start to a Premier League campaign ever.