Four things spotted in Man United training as Erik ten Hag drops possible hint ahead of Palace

Manchester United have been preparing for their return to the Carabao Cup.

Erik ten Hag holds fond memories of the competition after winning it on his first try last season thanks to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the final. Marcus Rashford and Casemiro scored that day but neither were spotted in training having featured against Burnley the day prior.

Mason Mount and Harry Maguire were both in training having missed the trip to Turf Moor and they'll be hoping for a chance against Crystal Palace in the third round. MEN Sport has picked out four things we spotted in United training.

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We're used to seeing young players involved in first-team training as Ten Hag looks to bridge the gap between the first team and the academy.

Ten Hag may be keen to offer some youngsters a taste of a senior matchday against Palace and three players who will be hoping to be involved in the squad are Louis Jackson, Ethan Wheatley and James Nolan. Defenders Jackson and Nolan will hope to take advantage of the Reds' recent injury problems while frontman Wheatley will want to prove he's got the skills needed to one day lead the line for United.

Anthony Martial was pictured in a seemingly good mood as he prepared for Tuesday night's game. With the United squad stretched and Hojlund only recently recovering from injury, the Frenchman seems to be a good bet for a start against Crystal Palace.

Without a goal to his name this season, the pressure is on Martial if he wants to prove he can challenge Hojlund for a place in the starting XI.

United fans finally got to see Sofyan Amrabat in action at Turf Moor on Saturday,