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Manchester United travel to Turkey to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho’s side will look to continue their unbeaten start in the competition, while United are seeking their first win.
In their two opening Europa League games, United drew 1-1 at Old Trafford against FC Twente and 3-3 away to Porto.
However, Erik ten Hag will be fighting with one arm behind his back, as a staggering five midfielders will miss the game against Fenerbahce.
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Five Midfielders Missing for Fenerbahce Clash
Bruno Fernandes is suspended for one game and will serve his ban on Thursday, after picking up two yellow cards gainst Porto earlier this month.
Kobbie Mainoo will be out of action until November with a muscle injury and is also unavailable.
Another young star, Toby Collyer, picked up an injury in training before United’s win against Brentford last Saturday.
Mason Mount is still recovering from a head injury he sustained before the international break.
Lastly, Dan Gore will also be unavailable, after travelling in United’s 23-man squad for their last outing in the Europa League against Porto.
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A sixth potential absence is Casemiro, however Ten Hag has not confirmed his injury status after being substituted with a knock late against Brentford.
United are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time in over a month.
The Red Devils have not won two games in a row since beating Southampton in the Premier League on September 14, then Barnsley in the League cup three days later.
It is still early in the competition, but anything less than three points on Thursday would not help United’s chances of making it to the Europa League Round of 16 without having to go through the playoff matches.
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