Manchester United’s deadline day loan singing Marcel Sabitzer is ready to play and could be handed his debut against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, coach Erik ten Hag said.
The midfielder, who joined from Bayern Munich until the end of the season, became a late target for United after Christian Eriksen was ruled out because of an ankle injury that could sideline him until early May.
With United’s fine recent form propelling them back up the league table and into the top four, Ten Hag was handed a further boost this week when French defender Raphael Varane, who has suffered several injury setbacks during his time in England, announced his retirement from international football aged 29.
Ten Hag did not comment on the news that all criminal charges against striker Mason Greenwood were dropped by police and prosecutors on Thursday. Read full story
Greenwood, who was suspended by United in January 2022 when accusations against him surfaced on social media, was charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault last October. He had been due to stand trial on November 27, 2023.
United released a brief statement saying the club would “conduct its own process before determining next steps”, with Ten Hag pointing to the club’s words when asked about the situation.
