Manchester United host Everton this afternoon as the two North West clubs kick-off the Premier League weekend.
The Blues are looking to dampen the spirit of Erik ten Hag's side as they look to further themselves from the relegation battle. Sean Dyche has reiterated his intentions to change the mentality at Goodison Park and his side visit Old Trafford unbeaten in four.
Michael Keane's wonderstrike secured a point against the Red Devils' Champions League rivals on Monday as the defender cancelled out Harry Kane's penalty in a 1-1 draw. United, meanwhile, returned to winning ways this week as a solitary goal from Marcus Rashford earned them a win over Brentford.
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And here is the full list of the host's players currently sidelined or suspended for today's encounter.
Luke Shaw
The Manchester United defender won't be able to continue celebrating his new deal at Old Trafford as he is ruled out through injury. While there is no official diagnosis over his problem, he was forced off after just 37 minutes in midweek with a thigh injury.
Ten Hag said: "Luke Shaw is not available for tomorrow and we have to see how we progress in the coming week."
Possible return date: Mid-April
Casemiro
The Brazilian midfielder continues to serve his suspension following a second red card of the season. He was handed his marching orders in the first half of their draw with Southampton and is serving the fourth match of his four-game ban.
He was sent off, with the help of VAR, against Crystal Palace on an incident with Jordan Ayew.
"It is not an advantage for players like Casemiro because he needs the rhythm from training and games, so he misses that," Ten Hag said speaking to media ahead of their clash with the Blues.
"But luckily he played for Brazil versus Morocco. We are lucky we played three games in six days, so he has not missed that much.
"I trust the refs. But for me, both were definitely not red cards.
"Everyone who knows football, when you play at the top level, you know it is not a red card because you can send off players in every game in the Premier League."
Possible return date: April 16
Christian Eriksen
United receive a timely boost as playmaker Christian Eriksen returns to selection contention. His season appeared to be over after Andy Carroll's tackle in the FA Cup Fourth Round.
As a result of his injury, they dipped into the transfer market and signed Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season.
However, the United boss confirmed he will be in the squad this afternoon. He said: "The good news is Christian Eriksen is back in training and he will be back in the squad tomorrow.
"I think it was not for nothing, I was so angry about that bad tackle (by Carroll) and he (Eriksen) was away. We first feared we lost him for the whole season but he worked really well, the medical department did very well.
"He's returning to the squad and is available for the final stages of the season, so we are very pleased with that. It was a really bad tackle and a really bad injury, it's settled and now we are very happy with that."
Possible return date: Everton (H)
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho is another absentee after suffering an ankle injury in March. It's been a breakthrough season for the attacker after shining for the Red Devils in their Youth Cup triumph last season.
He faces a race against time to be fit in time to help them in the final push until the end of the season but it remains to be seen whether he will return before the curtain closes.
"It will take weeks. He will be back before the end of the season. We can win a lot, so he has to be ready," said Ten Hag.
Possible return date: April/May
Donny van de Beek
There will be no reunion for Donny van de Beek and his former teammate as he remains sidelined until the end of the season with a knee injury. The Dutchman spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park under Frank Lampard.
The 25-year-old collided with Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi at the turn of the year and is ruled out until the end of the season.
Possible return date: 2023-24 pre-season
The United boss said: "The bad news is that he is out for the rest of the season, but the good news is, in the longer term, his knee will be OK, and he will be ready again to play at the highest levels and will be ready for the start of pre-season."
Tom Heaton
United will be without back-up goalkeeper Tom Heaton as he recovers from an ankle injury.
On the matter, the club released: "United will be without goalkeeper Tom Heaton for a few weeks as he recovers from an ankle injury he picked up prior to the international break."
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