Why Aaron Wan-Bissaka is absent from Manchester United squad for Newcastle fixture

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is absent from Manchester United's squad to play Newcastle on Sunday because he is unwell.

Wan-Bissaka started the last three matches before the international break ahead of Diogo Dalot, but when Erik ten Hag's starting line up to face Newcastle this weekend was revealed, the latter was confirmed to be starting at St. James' Park.

Although Wan-Bissaka travelled with the squad to the North East on Saturday, he was also not included on the bench and that's because the player has been forced to completely miss out on the game through a bout of sickness.

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Dalot, who struggled against Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin could after starting in the Carabao Cup final in February, has started in his absence and he's set to play alongside Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw in defence.

Ahead of kick-off at St. James' Park, Ten Hag discussed Wan-Bissak's absence with MUTV and said: "In the night, he didn't feel very good. Overnight he got worse, so we made the decision today that he stays out with illness."

Ten Hag also said: "Everyone is important, but it's obvious they [Varane and Rashford] are magnificent players for us and they can make the difference, one in defending, giving the team maturity, and the other one, he's the threat in attack.

"Every time Martial is on the pitch, he has a massive impact on our team, but he didn't play that much and that's a pity for him, but also for us, because we can beat big opponents with him, remember Liverpool and City at home.

"He can make a difference and we see that every time. Hopefully he can stay fit and have an impact in the last games of the season."

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