Noussair Mazraoui had a patchy injury record at Bayern Munich, but had made a positive start at Manchester United. The problem is, he has not had a break at United, due to the lack of rotation options at the position. He was making his 10th start for Manchester United against Aston Villa, and is now out with an injury.

Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw latest news and return dates - Under-pressure Erik ten Hag facing more problems in defence

Erik ten Hag is unsure of the severity of Harry Maguire ’s injury after the Manchester United centre-half was forced off along with Noussair Mazraoui during the goalless draw with Aston Villa. Maguire returned to the starting XI on Sunday alongside Jonny Evans with Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez dropped to the bench.

Erik ten Hag believes he still has the support of the Manchester United hierarchy ahead of Tuesday’s crunch meeting. Ten Hag’s position as manager will be debated when United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe meets in London with the likes of INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford,

Ten Hag had to make changes to a leaky defence for a crunch clash with Villa and did, with the struggling De Ligt and Martinez replaced by Maguire and 36-year-old Jonny Evans - the latter of whom earned man-of-the-match honours for his impressive display against Unai Emery’s high-flying side.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly left his Manchester stars puzzled after making several changes in recent weeks. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under huge pressure as speculation continues around his future at the club.