GARNACHO INJURY UPDATE PLUS CASEMIRO RED CARD

 GARNACHO INJURY UPDATE 

The 18-year-old Manchester United and Argentina forward was brought in as a second half substitute against Southampton on Sunday and faced a tough but fair challenge from full-back Kyle Walker-Peters.

Garnacho leaving Old Trafford with crutches 

The winger required treatment and was eventually replaced by Fred in the final 0-0 draw. He tripped over the side and was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches. Reports suggest the 18-year-old forward will miss the upcoming internationals after being called up to the national team during

the successful ongoing EPL campaign.

Garnacho wrote on Instagram on Tuesday: “It's hard to put into words how I feel right now

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to help my team and my team-mates in the upcoming games, which are very important for us in the Manchester United season.

"I'm disappointed that I also missed the opportunity to be with my team mates from the Argentina national team, when it would have been very proud for me and my family

"It's part of football and part of our profession, but I'm already focused on my recovery God taught me to never give up and I'll make sure I come back stronger than ever! Medical report confirms the young forward will be out of action for six weeks.

CASEMIRO'S SECOND RED CARD

Manchester United and Brazil star CASEMIRO received his second red card of the EPL season after a tough but tough challenge on the Southampton man at Old Trafford on Sunday. Manchester United will be without Casemiro for their next four FA Cup games against Fulham and Premier League games against Newcastle United, Brentford and West Ham United after the Brazil international picked up a second straight red card this season against Southampton.

Manchester United have decided not to appeal against Brazilian midfielder Casemiro's red card in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Southampton

Referee Anthony Taylor initially booked Casemiro for a tackle on Carlos Alcaraz, but sent him off after going to the TV monitor on the advise of the video assistant referee

United believed there was little chance the decision could be overturned.

FACUNDO PELLISTRI CONTRACT/LOAN OPTION

Note that Manchester United are now considering signing Facundo Pellistri to a new contract before letting him go out on loan next season.

The two sides have yet to make a decision, but concrete talks about planning Facundo's future will take place in April.