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Every Man United player away on international duty: October 2024
Manchester United have been struck by another injury crisis it seems with the pressure already at extreme levels under Erik ten Hag.
Erik ten Hag’s future is coming under increasing scrutiny with Manchester United drawing 0-0 against Aston Villa at Villa Park before the beginning of the international break.
Kobbie Mainoo and Noussair Mazraoui both suffered injury problems as did United centre-back Harry Maguire, who had to be helped off against Villa.
Alejandro Garnacho has also returned to United after suffering a knee problem whilst Amad Diallo has also withdrawn from international duty with Ivory Coast. Here are all the players who are currently on international duty.
Andre Onana
Reigning United player of the month Andre Onana has been one of a select few number of players who have played well for the Red Devils this season.
Onana has been called up by the Cameroon national team with the national team preparing for a double header against Kenya in the African Cup Of Nations qualifying stage.
- Cameroon vs Kenya – October 11th 5:00pm
- Cameroon vs Kenya – October 14th 2:00pm
Altay Bayindir
Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has made just one United appearance for the club in the Carabao Cup but has been called up for national duty.
Bayindir will be hoping to get some game time for Turkey to try and impress Ten Hag with games against Montenegro and Iceland.
- Turkey vs Montenegro – October 11th 7:45pm
- Iceland vs Turkey – October 14th 7:45pm
Victor Lindelof
Swedish captain Victor Lindelof is now fit enough to return to the national team and looks set to captain his national side.
Lindelof looked steady against Villa before the international break and may be needed for the Red Devils after the end of the international break due to the current injury crisis.
- Slovakia vs Sweden – Friday 11th October 7:45pm
- Estonia vs Sweden – Monday 14th October 7:45pm
Matthijs De Ligt
Matthijs De Ligt has come under pressure at United since his summer move to Old Trafford. De Ligt was also criticised for his performances for Holland but he has been called up.
De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez were dropped against Villa but the pair have been called up for international duty for their respective clubs.
- Hungary vs Netherlands – 11th October 7:45pm
- Germany vs Netherlands – 14th October 7:45pm
Lisandro Martinez
As mentioned, Martinez has been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s Argentine squad and will surely be starting for the South American club.
Hurricane Milton has affected Argentina’s plans in Miami but nevertheless their games are set to go ahead during the international break.
Venezuela vs Argentina – 10th October 10:00pm
Argentina vs Bolivia – 16th October 1:00am
Diogo Dalot
Diogo Dalot was named in the BBC team of the week after his performance during the 0-0 draw against Villa and the Portuguese full-back has been selected for his national team.
The full-back has been called up for national duty with games against Poland and Scotland coming up, with the defender potentially facing up against former United midfielder Scott McTominay.
- Poland vs Portugal – October 12th 7:45pm
- Scotland vs Portugal – October 15th 7:45pm
James Scanlon
18-year-old James Scanlon, who represents Gibraltar at a national team level, will be the youngest player away on national duty for the Red Devils.
Scanlon recently netted four goals for United’s under-18s so there is little surprise the talented teenager has been selected and will surely be selected to start for his country.
- Gibraltar vs San Marino – October 10th 7:45pm
- Liechtenstein vs Gibraltar – October 13th 5:00pm
Christian Eriksen
Paul Scholes had labelled Christian Eriksen as ‘really solid’ against Villa and it is a brilliant renaissance into form from the Danish midfielder.
After appearing to be surplus to requirements in the summer, Eriksen has worked his way back into the first team fold and has been called up to the Danish national team.
- Spain vs Denmark – October 12th 7:45pm
- Switzerland vs Denmark – October 15th 7:45pm
Manuel Ugarte
Despite struggling so far at Old Trafford, Manuel Ugarte has been called up for Uruguay but the midfielder could be played in a new position under Marcelo Bielsa.
Ugarte could line up at centre-back for the South American side but that is a position that he is unlikely to feature at for the Red Devils.
- Peru vs Uruguay October 12th 2:30am
- Uruguay vs Ecuador 16th October 12:30am
Bruno Fernandes
There is little surprise to see Bruno Fernandes called up to the Portuguese national team, despite his performances for United not being the best during the current campaign.
Fernandes was sent off against Porto last week and this campaign has been a frustrating one for the United captain but he is hoping to put that behind him during the couple of weeks away from Old Trafford.
- Poland vs Portugal – October 12th 7:45pm
- Scotland vs Portugal – October 15th 7:45pm
Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund was criticised by Scholes as a player who has not reached his full potential yet but the Dane looks to be the first-choice striker.
Hojlund netted during United’s 3-3 draw against FC Porto and he will be hoping to build up his confidence, and indeed his fitness, for the national team.
- Spain vs Denmark – October 12th 7:45pm
- Switzerland vs Denmark – October 15th 7:45pm
Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee has netted just one goal for United since the Dutch striker’s £34 million move to Old Trafford from Bologna.
The Dutchman has struggled to really make an impact in England and has now been replaced by Hojlund who looks set to be the first choice option for Ten Hag moving forward, but Zirkzee has a chance to win his place back on international duty.
- Hungary vs Netherlands – 11th October 7:45pm
- Germany vs Netherlands – 14th October 7:45pm
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