Erik ten Hag has two players who could be like new signings for Manchester United

Manchester United's clash with Everton later this month will mark the beginning of a gruelling schedule for Erik ten Hag and his players.

The trip to Goodison Park will be the first of 10 games that United must navigate their way through in the space of just 35 days, meaning they face a demanding conclusion to the year. Facing eight games in the Premier League and two in the Champions League, each chapter will be vitally important in shaping the club's season.

18 games into this campaign, United have experienced more lows than highs, meaning Ten Hag will be determined to elevate their fortunes following the conclusion of this current international break. However, a lot of it may depend on the health of his squad.

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United have been decimated by injury issues so far this season, with Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund the latest additions to what feels like a never-ending injury list. Eriksen is expected to be out for a month with a knee problem while his Danish counterpart is expected to return before the end of November.

The unprecedented injury crisis that United have faced has scuppered Ten Hag's hopes of finding a settled rhythm, a settled team selection and, most importantly, consistency. The Reds' campaign, certainly so far, has had a stop-start feel to it.

Though the likes of Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Hojlund and Casemiro, three of whom are currently unavailable, are the leading names to have been missed at various junctures so far this term, the absence of Kobbie Mainoo, though his current status is not as grand, has also been felt.

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