Erik ten Hag provides update on Sofyan Amrabat ahead of Brighton clash
Posted by  badge Boss on Sep 16, 2023 - 05:43AM
Amrabat joined United on transfer deadline day (Picture: Getty)

will not be available to make his debut against Brighton on Saturday.

The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford on the final day of the transfer window on an initial loan deal from Fiorentina which can be made permanent next summer.

In the days that followed, the 27-year-old .

United welcome Roberto De Zerbi’s side to Old Trafford this weekend but Amrabat will not be involved, with taking caution over his introduction into the first-team after his recent knock.

He told MUTV: ‘Amrabat, he came back unfortunately with the injury, so he will not be available for tomorrow [Saturday], but I think, on the short notice [soon], yes. And I’m sure we will all get joy from them.’

Amrabat was one of four deadline day signings with Johnny Evans returning to the club, goalkeeper Altay Bayindir joining from Fenerbache

Brought in with both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia ruled out through injury, Reguilon was named among the subs in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal prior to the international break.

Amrabat must wait for his United debut (Picture: Getty)

Having now had two full weeks of training under his belt with his new side, the Spaniard will be hoping to make his debut soon.

‘We are a little bit short of defenders, so [Reguilon] can come quickly,’ ten Hag said.

United remain without Mason Mount and Raphael Varane but Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are expected to be fit for the visit of the Seagulls after both were forced off in the defeat to Arsenal.

following domestic abuse allegations.

Jadon Sancho has also been sidelined as the result of his public spat with the United boss.

The former Borussia Dortmund star is training alone after refusing a request to apologise to ten Hag following his outburst last week.

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