United face Newcastle tomorrow (Wednesday), in the final home match of 2023/24, before the Premier League campaign draws to a close at Brighton this Sunday.
There is then the small matter of the Emirates FA Cup final on Saturday 25 May, when the Reds will face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium for the second consecutive year.
Ten Hag’s squad has been affected by injuries all season long and the list of absentees has been particularly lengthy in recent weeks, with United having no recognised left-back since February.
