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Ruben Amorim spoke to the media ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.
Amorim confirmed one player is unwell, while the other issues were picked up during training.
However, he refused to disclose the names of those affected.
Speaking in his press conference, Amorim provided an update on the squad’s condition.
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“No, was a good week until two days ago,” he said.
“We had some problems also.
“So we don’t have players back, maybe we have one or two issues but we are waiting.
“We have one player also who is sick so we will see the team at the weekend.
“But was good to work with the team, to feel the players and to try to improve our performance.”
United remain without long-term absentees Jonny Evans, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw.
Lisandro Martinez is also unavailable after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
With first-team options looking thin, Amorim hinted that some academy players may well be drafted into the squad for the trip to Spurs.
United’s U18s impressed in midweek, thrashing Chelsea 5-1 in the FA Youth Cup fifth round.
Hat-trick hero Chido Obi was among those who shone.
But Amorim stopped short of naming specific players who could be involved.
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“I don’t want to say names because we have to be careful with that,” Ruben Amorim stressed.
“They are working with us.
“We had some problems this week, we called some young players to be in our training.
“So we will have the data and evaluation and he is one of them.”
Meanwhile, Amorim chose to sympathise with under-pressure Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League.
United are two points ahead in 13th, and Amorim acknowledged the similarities between their struggles.
“I’m a huge fan of Ange Postecoglou,” he said.
“We are not winning games and I can understand the connection between me and Ange.
“In my opinion, with all due respect, I am in a bigger club with bigger pressure so I understand the pressure.
“I think it’s important for the coach to follow all of these principles.”
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Source: Centred Devils
