Manchester United players have been training ahead of the Community Shield despite a defensive problem.
The Red Devils face cross-city rivals Manchester City in the season opener on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
Erik ten Hag led the Manchester United training session.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
Lisandro Martinez was one of the few defenders to participate.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
Joshua Zirkzee participated in his first session since joining the club.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
Youngster Toby Collyer hooked up with the first team.
Erik ten Hag will be scratching his head ahead of the match, though, with three crucial players missing from training.
The Dutch manager may be without defenders Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Maguire missed Manchester United’s most recent preseason game against Liverpool.
The trio were not observed in training with the club, and Ten Hag stated that their availability is in doubt.
He stated: “Harry Maguire missed the game as a precaution, and he is a question mark for Saturday.
“So we have training, and we’ll see if he’s fit enough to be available.
“Victor played, but he is still a question mark, as is Azza [Aaron Wan-Bissaka].
“We have to see about [them] tomorrow.”
Ten Hag also announced that Luke Shaw will be evaluated after missing the club’s US tour.
The England international competed in the Euros in Spain and returned to Carrington last week.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.
Jadon Sancho is back in the Manchester United team.
KEEP SMILE: Manchester United stars grin and serious in training session for Man City clash despite the absence of three pillars.