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11 Manchester United players have been called up for international duty over the coming break.
Manchester United went into the international break off the back of a couple of good results. They got through to the Europa League quarter-finals by beating Real Sociedad before winning 3-0 against Leicester in the Premier League.
The win at the King Power Stadium left Ruben Amorim’s side 13th in the Premier League table, and they will now look ahead to their next game on April 1st, which is a Tuesday night trip to Nottingham Forest.
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However, before then, 11 United players will be off on international duty, as there are Nations League games, World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies for 11 of United’s senior stars.
No United players have made the England squad for Thomas Tuchel, but on loan striker Marcus Rashford has been called up, after some resurgent performances at Aston Villa.
Patrick Dorgu, Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund
Firstly, three United players have been called up for the Denmark national team as they have two-legs against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Quarter-finals. Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu and Christian Eriksen could all feature.
The first leg comes on Thursday 20 March at 7.45 pm, and the second leg will take place on Sunday 23 March at 7.45pm in Lisbon. The three Danish United players will be up against fellow teammates as they face a tough Portugal side.
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Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes
The Danish stars will face up against familiar opposition in the form of Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes who have yet again been called up to the Portugal National team.
Dalot has 27 appearances for Portugal, whereas United captain Fernandes has made 76 appearances for his National team.
Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt has been called up to play for the Netherlands as they have two quarter-final games in the Nations League too.
Ronald Koeman’s side play against Euro 2024 winners Spain firstly on Thursday 20 March at 7.45pm and Sunday 23 March at 7.45pm.
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James Scanlon
18-year-old Scanlon has not made an appearance for United yet, but he has been on the bench in Amorim’s squad.
However, he has been called up the Gibraltar squad, as they face World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Czechia. They play on Saturday 22 March at 5pm, and Tuesday 25 March at 19.45pm.
Victor Lindelof
Lindelof has been making a few more appearances for United due to the recent injury problems. He has been called up for Sweden, who play two international friendlies against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland that take place on Saturday 22 March, and Tuesday 25 March.
Manuel Ugarte
Looking at South America, midfielder Ugarte has been called up to the Uruguay national team for a couple of World Cup Qualifiers.
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They play against Argentina, who will be without captain Lionel Messi on Friday 21 March at 11.30pm. Uruguay then play against Bolivia on Tuesday 25 March at 8pm for their second qualifier.
Andre Onana
In terms of Africa, goalkeeper Andre Onana’s Cameroon have two games in their attempt to qualify for the World Cup. They play against Eswatini on Wednesday at 4pm, before hosting Libya on Tuesday 25 March at 7pm.
Noussair Mazraoui
Moroccan defender Mazraoui then plays two World Cup qualifiers too. Firstly, they visit Niger on Friday 21 March at 9.30pm. Mazraoui then will have a home game against Tanzania on Tuesday 25 March at 9.30pm.
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