Erik ten Hag revealed there are "illnesses" in the squad as he provided an extensive injury update ahead of his side's clash with West Ham.

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• Ten Hag spoke of "illness" ahead of West Ham clash
• Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez back in January
• Maguire might get fit earlier than expected

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils are grappling with fresh injury concerns as they gear up to face West Ham in the Premier League. The Dutch tactician informed about a certain illness which has forced certain players to run a race against time to get fit before the clash at London Stadium on Saturday.

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• WHAT ERIK TEN HAG SAID

  Speaking to reporters, Ten Hag said: "We have some doubts, we had some illnesses during the week, so we have to see who is available for tomorrow."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  When asked specifically about the injury status of Casemiro & Lisandro Martinez, Ten Hag added: "They [Martinez and Casemiro] are not available before Christmas. Mid-January, we expect them back. Mason Mount is similar, into January. Harry Maguire, I expect him early on [in the new year]. Victor Lindelof is not available. He has done surgery so he will be out for a couple of weeks."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Despite the setbacks, Bruno Fernandes returns to contention after serving a suspension, providing a boost to the midfield. Moreover, Christian Eriksen's potential return to action after recovering from a knee injury brings a glimmer of hope. However, Diogo Dalot will miss the clash after he was given the marching orders against Liverpool for dissent.

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