Leeds United will travel over the Pennines to face Manchester United, with Daniel Farke indefinitely ruling out three players ahead of the match.
After a three-week hiatus, Manchester United will return to action on Monday night when they host rivals Leeds at Old Trafford.
United have been preparing for the Premier League run-in with a four-day training camp in Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Michael Carrick and his travelling squad have returned to Manchester, meaning the interim head coach will take questions at a pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.
Daniel James playing against Norwich City
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Daniel James among Leeds’ list of absentees for trip to Old Trafford
Leeds manager Daniel Farke held his press conference on Thursday.
Farke confirmed that Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and former United winger Daniel James will miss the game due to injuries.
Stach and Rodon picked up injuries in the FA Cup as Leeds beat West Ham to book a place in the semi-finals.
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Farke also stated that there are other players who are considered doubtful for the match on Monday night.
Speaking to reporters at Thorp Arch, Farke said (via Leeds’ official website): “Not the best news today, in general.
“Anton Stach will definitely miss the game on Monday, ankle injury after the cup game. Also, Joe Rodon will miss the game, also an ankle injury for him.
“A few more question marks. Jaka Bijol is currently struggling with a knock. He was not in team training yet during this week.
“Noah Okafor today, not in team training, is struggling with some back problems – also question mark behind his availability.
“Gabi Gudmundsson has made some progress. He came back with some light groin problems after the international games, so he is making light progress.
“But all three of them are doubts. So, if you would play the game already tomorrow, then all three wouldn’t be available. We have a bit more time and I am hopeful that I have all three of them also ready.”
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Leeds missing three stars for their trip to Manchester United
They include Daniel James, Anton Stach and Joe Rodon.
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Man Utd’s last five meetings against Leeds
In the last five competitive fixtures between United and Leeds, the Red Devils are unbeaten.
United won three of the matches, while two ended as a draw.
When the two teams met at Elland Road in January, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
That also proved to be Ruben Amorim’s final game as United head coach.
Last five competitive meetings between Manchester United and Leeds
1-1 draw
2-0 win
2-2 draw
4-2 win
5-1 win
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