'Huge' injury issues a first for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag

United announced Maguire's injury on the eve of the trip to Selhurst Park and expect the muscle issue set to rule him out for the rest of the Premier League season.

INJURY WOE: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before a Premier League match at Old Trafford. Photo credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Erik ten Hag says he has never dealt with an injury list like the one engulfing Manchester United throughout his decade in management, with Harry Maguire the latest to be laid low.

A positive first season in charge has been followed by a second to forget, with the side out of Europe before Christmas and already unable to qualify for the Champions League next term.