Manchester United handed injury boost as Erik ten Hag verdict given

Manchester United’s injury list has been shortened ahead of Tuesday’s League Cup tie with Crystal Palace.

Two players are back in contention for the clash as United begin their defence of their title. Lisandro Martinez is not one, though, having sustained an issue ahead of the 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.

In more positive news, Sofyan Amrabat made his debut at Turf Moor after pulling out of Morocco duty with a muscular complaint earlier this month. Sergio Reguilon is hoping to be fine after playing through the weekend while feeling unwell.

He could have a defensive colleague back in the line-up at Old Trafford in midweek while Jonny Evans - who may get a second consecutive start - has hailed the work of Erik ten Hag since his summer return to his boyhood club.

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Mason Mount and Harry Maguire are set to be available for Manchester United's game against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.

Mount has not played for United since picking up a hamstring injury in the 2-0 defeat against Tottenham last month and he was absent from the squad to face Burnley at the weekend, despite returning to full training earlier in the week.

The midfielder was given more time and he's now expected to be available for selection against Palace on Tuesday night.

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Jonny Evans is convinced Manchester United are on the right path under Erik ten Hag based on what he has seen during his time back at the club.

The 35-year-old returned to United in the summer, eight years after he was sold by the club, and played a key role in their win over Burnley at the weekend.

Evans scored a disallowed goal and set-up Bruno Fernandes'