Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to be available for Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg with Real Betis at Old Trafford.
There had been suggestions that the Brazil international could miss out against the La Liga outfit due to an injury that he suffered during the second half of Sunday's 7-0 loss at Liverpool in the Premier League.
However, speaking to MUTV on Wednesday, Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag appeared to confirm that the experienced midfielder would be available for the European affair.
"We have a strong programme. But I think we are quite good. The only disappointment is Marcel Sabitzer is not available, as well as Anthony Martial," said the Dutchman.
"Anthony Martial is back on the pitch, so we will see. For the rest, everyone is available and we are ready for the game."
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Martial is seemingly closing in on a return to action, with the France international not featuring since the start of February due to a hip problem.
Injuries have restricted the 27-year-old to just 14 appearances in all competitions during the 2022-23 campaign, with only nine of those coming in the Premier League.
The extent of Sabitzer's injury is unclear, with the midfielder appearing to have suffered a problem during the latter stages of the seven-goal defeat at Anfield last time out.
Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen remain long-term absentees due to knee and ankle issues respectively, but Victor Lindelof will seemingly be available after not being involved against Liverpool due to a slight problem.
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Alejandro Garnacho, Scott McTominay, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho are among the Man United players pushing to return to the starting XI on Thursday.
The Red Devils had won four straight matches ahead of their shock result at Liverpool, including a 2-1 success over Barcelona in the second leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff.
Man United will take on Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday before travelling to Real Betis for the second leg of their last-16 clash in the Europa League.
Ten Hag's side will then host Fulham in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on March 19, with the team still chasing success in three more competitions this term following their EFL Cup triumph at the end of last month.
Matt Law
