Man Utd missing seven players for Newcastle encounter
News » Premier League news » Newcastle United news December 24, 2025 20:01 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin
Seven Man Utd players absent for Newcastle encounter
Manchester United will be missing seven players for their forthcoming Premier League matchup against Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
The Red Devils find themselves three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and will be looking to narrow that gap with a win on Friday. Prior to the match, manager Ruben Amorim has reported concerning news, as Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo are sidelined due to injuries. Fernandes suffered a hamstring problem against Aston Villa last weekend, while Mainoo has a calf issue that arose before the game. In addition to these two, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt will also be absent due to hamstring and back injuries, respectively. United will further miss Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo, all of whom are on Africa Cup of Nations duty. Consequently, the club is low on options and faces a significant challenge to secure a win against Newcastle United on Boxing Day. A victory over the Magpies would represent a major statement by the Red Devils in their bid for Champions League qualification.
Published: 2025-12-25 01:01:00
source: www.eyefootball.com
