Manchester United handed Casemiro blow as Lisandro Martinez shares injury update

Manchester United are straight back to business in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with a match against Fulham at Craven Cottage (12.30pm).

Erik ten Hag and his misfiring side were beaten 3-0 for the second time in four days at Old Trafford on Wednesday night when Newcastle sent them packing in the Carabao Cup to avenge their defeat in the showpiece last season. Goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock did the damage.

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United midfielder Casemiro suffered a fresh injury setback on his return to action against Newcastle and is set to miss the trip to Fulham on Saturday lunchtime.

The Brazilian captained United in their 3-0 defeat by Newcastle on Wednesday night, but he was taken off at half-time and replaced by Fiorentina loanee Sofyan Amrabat.

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Lisandro Martinez says he's having to be patient in his recovery from his metatarsal injury after suffering the same issue for a second time in five months.

The defender first sustained a fracture back in April, but managed to return in time for the start of pre-season. The problem re-emerged during September's defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League - although the Argentine battled through games against Brighton and Bayern Munich.

Martinez, 25, was then ruled out and forced to undergo more surgery. He could be out until the New Year and the centre-back has been missed by the squad.