Jose Mourinho fears Nemanja Matic could have suffered an “important” injury against Watford, while Marouane Fellaini is also battling to overcome a knee injury.
“For Matic to tell me he wants to be replaced, he does not do that if it is nothing important,” Mourinho said.
Matic has added to a growing injury list at Old Trafford, as Fellaini missed the trip to Watford through injury and is in a fitness race to return in time to face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday evening, sources have said.
The concern over Fellaini, and Michael Carrick’s ongoing absence after undergoing a heart procedure, has left United’s midfield options depleted ahead of the Arsenal clash and the visit to Old Trafford of Manchester City on Dec 10.
Phil Jones and Eric Bailly were also missing at Vicarage Road. Jones has missed the last four games after suffering a thigh injury on England duty.
Bailly has been missing since the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea before the international break. The Ivorian defender was expected back against Brighton on Saturday and could return against Arsenal.
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