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Premier League | Gameweek 18
Feb 15, 2022 at 8.15pm UK
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Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Ralf Rangnick's side will enter the contest off the back of a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Saturday, with the 20-time English champions again left frustrated, having taken the lead before conceding early in the second half for the second straight league fixture.

The Red Devils have relinquished fourth spot in the table to West Ham United, with the club sitting fifth, boasting 40 points from 24 matches.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Brighton, who are currently ninth in England's top flight.


Fred

Manchester United's Fred takes a knee before the match against Leeds United on August 14, 2021 © Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: COVID-19
Possible return date: February 15 (vs. Brighton)

Fred tested positive for COVID-19 last week, missing out against Burnley and Southampton in the process, but he should be available for selection against Brighton.


Edinson Cavani

 Manchester United's Edinson Cavani during the warm up, January 3, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: February 15 (vs. Brighton)

Edinson Cavani was not involved against Southampton on Saturday due to a groin problem, but the Uruguay international could be back for Tuesday's contest.


Eric Bailly

Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 16, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Eric Bailly returned from the Africa Cup of Nations with an ankle injury, and the Ivory Coast international is now facing a period on the sidelines.


Nemanja Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pictured on July 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Shin
Possible return date: February 15 (vs. Brighton)

Nemanja Matic was unavailable for Man United against Southampton, with Rangnick revealing that the midfielder had a shin injury, and he is also a major doubt for this match.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Mason Greenwood

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood pictured in July 2021© Reuters

Possible return date: Unknown

Mason Greenwood was recently arrested on suspicion of rape, assault, sexual assault and making threats to kill, and he has been suspended by the Red Devils until further notice.


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