Man United get crucial injury update for Crystal Palace as Erik ten Hag receives clear message

Scott McTominay hopes to be 'back on the pitch very soon' after suffering an injury in the latter stages of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.

After coming on as a second-half substitute with the game level, McTominay could only last 25 minutes before having to be replaced. He was initially introduced for Kobbie Mainoo with Mason Mount making a brief appearance off the bench in stoppage time.

McTominay missed two matches earlier this month with another knock picked up against Chelsea, where he once more came on from the bench. Having been a regular under Erik ten Hag his role has diminished in recent months.

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The 27-year-old is out of contract in just over 12 months, though there is an option for another year, but is one of many players that could depart in the summer. He is also set to play a key role for Scotland at Euro 2024 having emerged as a serious goalscoring threat.

However, he is an immediate doubt for United's next game away to Crystal Palace after confirming his injury. "I slipped & fell awkward on my knee similar to against Chelsea", he wrote on Instagram.

"Nothing serious just hyperextension but I was angry and upset that I thought it was worse than it was. Hoping to be back on the pitch very soon to help the team as much as I can [crossed fingers and heart emoji]."

Ten Hag said after the draw to Burnley: "We have to assess with the doctors. The diagnosis I don't know at this moment."

McTominay has scored seven times for United in the league this season, often popping up with important goals in the first half of the season. He is on a barren run