The team did endure a nightmare last Monday as Crystal Palace thrashed them 0-4 with the Red Devils forced to play with their 14th different centre-back combination of Jonny Evans and Casemiro against the Eagles as Harry Maguire missed out.

Currently, almost the entire first-choice back four remains sidelined and the Dutchman hinted that he would not risk Lisandro Martinez from the start against the Gunners despite the Argentine’s wish to play.

The World Cup winner has suffered enough from being rushed back into action too soon and the plan is to try and keep him fit for the FA Cup final.

EtH wants more commitment from injured stars

However, the likes of Evans, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford, both of whom also returned to training recently, will hopefully try and make themselves available for selection from the start.

Ten Hag had publicly praised the Northern Ireland international, the Scot as well as Maguire for their ability to play through the pain barrier for the club and hopefully, a few more will raise their hands as the season finale approaches.

“Erik ten Hag wants his walking wounded to play through the pain and avoid a massacre by Arsenal,” wrote Neil Custis of The Sun.

“Ten Hag hopes his stars will be more “robust” and put up their hands for selection when he assembles his struggling squad on Saturday morning unless they have a serious injury.”

Players have often taken the easy way out at this club since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, a habit that the incompetent Glazers have allowed to fester and something that needs to be ended.

However, there is the risk that the additional load could lead to a further breakdown. The former Ajax coach wants more, which should be the norm, but considering the injury record this season, this might not be the best approach.

Major injury issues at the club

This season has been a disaster in terms of injuries with more than 60 separate cases of injury or illness with skipper Bruno Fernandes missing the Palace game, the first game he has ever missed because of injury since joining the club.

The medical department has been a joke with plenty of players prefering to diagnose their problems through their own doctors instead of trusting the club’s medical team.

The manager’s training methods are also under the scanner with the players frequently complaining about the training regimen as well as the running demands.

INEOS are far from impressed with the disarray at the club and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ordered a probe into the injury issues at the club. They are also in the middle of overhauling the medical department.

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However, that doesn’t mean there haven’t been any high points in their tenures. Even David Moyes started off by winning the Community Shield!

The players similarly hold some managers in higher regard than the others, even more so if the person in the dugout kickstarted their careers.

No wonder, then, that Scott McTominay picked Jose Mourinho as the manager who will always be special to him.

In an interview with FourFourTwo, McTominay said Mourinho will always be “a hero of mine” and he will be “forever grateful for what he did for me”.

The Scotland international revealed that even his grandparents “love” Mourinho and they have a picture in their house of McTominay standing alongside the Portuguese on his debut.

He said: “They loved him because he gave me that moment. He gave me that initial opportunity, so he will always be a hero of mine. I’ll be forever grateful for everything that he did for me.”

It doesn’t come as a surprise how highly the United midfielder rates Mourinho as he remains the one and only winner of the “Manager’s Player of the Season” award!

Mourinho memorably invented the award after a season for the sole purpose of recognising McTominay’s efforts for him and till the end, when the dressing room turned toxic, the player remained as one of his trusted lieutenants.

McTominay lifted the lid on how the then-manager helped him navigate senior football in the beginning.

He said: “I remember that when I first started training with the first team, I got into an argument with a couple of the senior players over the way a small-sided game was going.

“I was only 17 or 18 at the time, but I wasn’t happy that our team was losing and maybe I went too far. Jose pulled me aside and said, ‘You can’t speak to the senior professionals like that.’ He told me that they would respect me for standing up for myself and having that fire in the belly, but I had to get them onside first.

“I think he knew my reaction came from a good place – because I wanted to do well. It gave me a lot to think about when I went back to my digs that night.”

Multiple managers have come and gone since Mourinho but McTominay has remarkably emerged as a player who has been a trusted presence for every single one of them.

Perhaps that growth and personality is what Mourinho embedded in him when he was starting out in football which is why he holds a special place in his heart.

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United were held to a 1-1 draw by the Clarets on Saturday at Old Trafford.

Antony gave the Red Devils the lead in the 79th minute but as has been the case for large parts of the campaign, the team could not hold on and surrendered their advantage soon after.

Andre Onana was judged to have wiped out a Burnley player and a penalty was awarded to the visiting side. Zeke Amdouni made no mistake from the spot-kick to ensure the spoils were shared.

Beyond the result, the other thing that raised concerns among the fanbase was McTominay’s injury. He was brought on by Ten Hag in the second half to try and make a difference but he didn’t finish the match.

The Scotland international hobbled off in pain during injury time with what seemed like a knock.

After the game, Ten Hag spoke to reporters and said, “We have to assess this, to set the diagnosis. I don’t know in this moment to return [against Crystal Palace next month], I think it’s a little bit too quick turnaround.”

“You have seen he has a problem. We have to diagnose this and see what it is.”

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that there were fears McTominay would miss United’s next Premier League clash against the in-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Palace.

The Carrington academy has taken to social media and given a massive update on his fitness.

The midfielder wrote on Instagram, “I slipped and fell awkward on my knee similar to against Chelsea.”

“Nothing serious just hyperextension but I was angry and upset that I thought it was worse than it was.”

He added, “Hoping to be back on the pitch very soon to help the team as much as I can.”

The news will come as a huge relief to all United fans, Ten Hag and his coaching staff, who have had to deal with several key players missing multiple games this term due to physical setbacks.

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After displaying a certain degree of control and patience against Sheffield United in midweek, the hope was the team would continue in the same vein against the Clarets.

But Erik ten Hag seems to be doubling down and the team reverted to type and chaos ball ensued with both teams taking turns in attacking.

Vincent Kompany’s men found it very easy to bypass the entire United press, much like all other teams this season, and if not for some fine saves from Andre Onana, an even bigger shock was in store.

McTominay’s injury

Searching for the opener, Ten Hag once again turned to super sub Scott McTominay and even played him as an auxiliary striker at times.

The goal eventually came from Antony while the Scot ended up suffering an injury and he was seen grimacing in pain and appeared to indicate it was a serious injury.

The substitute had to be subbed off in added time and he headed straight down the tunnel as fit-again Mason Mount entered the fray.

After the game, Ten Hag said the midfielder is unlikely to be fit for the Crystal Palace game and while prognosis is still on, both United and Scotland are holding their breaths over the final outcome.

“We have to assess this, to set the diagnosis. I don’t know in this moment to return [against Crystal Palace next month],” Ten Hag was quoted as saying.

“I think it’s a little bit too quick turnaround. You have seen he has a problem. We have to diagnose this and see what it is.”

Big blow for both United and Scotland

It is no secret that McTominay’s goals have been worth 12 extra points for the Red Devils and with the FA Cup final coming up, he could be a huge miss. He is even more crucial for Scotland who are gearing up for this summer’s European Championships.

As many as nine key players are missing for United and injuries have played a key role in a disastrous season for the club and the manager.

Ten Hag will be hoping to get back McTominay before the Wembley showpiece event due to his knack for coming up with crucial goals.

The player’s future, however, remains uncertain. There have been rumours of a possible sale while other reports have indicated INEOS’ desire to keep the academy graduate and offer him a new deal on improved terms.

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Christian Eriksen has criticised Manchester United’s late game decisions once again this season.

The Dane was starting two consecutive matches for the first time in months and tried in vain to be the creative spark that gave the Red Devils the victory.

A 1-1 draw with Burnley has almost sealed United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League next year and they have a real fight on their hands to even keep the Europa League place with Newcastle snapping at their heels behind.

Tough looking fixtures away to Crystal Palace and Brighton, as well as home fixtures against the Magpies and Arsenal hardly scream 12 points either.

Speaking to MUTV (via The Manchester Evening News) after the game, Eriksen reflected on his side’s and his own poor decisions in the match.

“We had the three points in our hands going into the last minutes of ordinary time. We should be able to keep a clean sheet and get the win”.

“I still think there could be some bits that could be better [in my own performance]. I made a few decisions that could be better, putting my teammate or myself in a better area around the pitch”.

When asked about how he felt after playing for the first time consecutively for many months he retorted, “I’m trying to do my best and like you said, I haven’t had as much game time. When you’re playing, you have to do your best and that’s what I’m trying to do”.

The Denmark international was then asked about the nine day break that awaits this United side when they are not in action now until Monday 6th May.

Eriksen claimed it would be “full focus” on recovery. “First of all, it’s going to be weird because it’s going to be a long week without games, but hopefully it’s going to make everyone ready and fit for the game at Palace”.

“Some days off, some training, get your mental and physical ready and go again. You love playing games, it’s what you always want to do, and every day, so it’s different”.

“But sometimes, of course, you need a bit of a rest to recover and prepare for the next game and it depends on what the manager is going to do in training sessions”.

With Scott McTominay picking up an injury, and United’s centre back injury crisis still in full swing, it is possible that the former Tottenham man will continue to get some rare chances to impress Erik ten Hag as we enter the final month of a long and gruelling season.

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