Erik ten Hag has revealed that Harry Maguire has missed out on Manchester United's fixture with Burnley due to illness, forcing him to craft a makeshift centre-back partnership.
United return to competitive action for the first time since their late victory over Fulham on November 13 as they take on the Championship leaders in the Carabao Cup. Although Ten Hag has named as strong a midfield and forward line as possible, his back four is not ideal.
Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are both unavailable following their involvement in Sunday's thrilling World Cup final, Diogo Dalot is absent due to a hamstring injury and Maguire is not involved due to illness.