Manchester United changes their Europa League roster in light of the injury situation
At Nottingham Forest, Erik ten Hag might be without seven Man United players, and they might all still be out against Sevilla the following week.
In order to make up for Tom Heaton's absence, Manchester United has recruited young custodian Dermot Mee to their Europa League roster.
With a foot ailment that needed a protective boot, Heaton has been out for four weeks, but he hopes to return later this month.
Mee, 20, played four times this season while on loan at Altrincham of the National League before being included in the United team for the Europa League earlier this week.
The goalkeeper, who was born in Birmingham, has seldom practised with the United first team this year and has represented Northern Ireland's Under-21 team.
For the 2-2 quarterfinal first leg tie with Sevilla, Jack Butland and academy goaltender Radek Vitek were listed as reserve players.
Heaton, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, Alejandro Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford might not be available for United's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Varane was taken off against Sevilla due to injury at halftime, while Martinez, who was devastated, was taken off on a stretcher late in the game.
When questioned if Martinez had an Achilles injury, Ten Hag responded, "No, it is not the area. "However, I'm unable to identify it. But it's not the Achilles' heel.
"With Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw, we have players who can replace them, therefore we have very capable options. However, it is obviously a miss.
"I anticipate that he won't play on Sunday. Although it appears that way, I am unable to diagnose it at this time and would want to wait until we are certain of its nature.
"I chatted with him, and he is calm and in good shape. Of course, we participate in three competitions, and a squad is also necessary. Rapha Varane and Licha Martinez must therefore delegate if they are unavailable on Sunday.
We observed on Saturday. Harry Maguire had a strong game, and he also had a strong game tonight.
"I have an idea of what we can play on Sunday, but first we have to see tomorrow and talk with medical, see who came out of the game, and then we have a plan and then we will bring a good team on the pitch."
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