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Manchester United without Marouane Fellaini for CSKA Moscow clash with ankle injury

MANCHESTER UNITED will be without Marouane Fellaini for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow.

Fellaini had stepped in for the injured Paul Pogba during the last two Premier League games, but suffered an ankle knock in the win at Southampton on Saturday.

 Marouane Fellaini will miss Champions League game at CSKA Moscow
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Marouane Fellaini will miss Champions League game at CSKA MoscowCredit: Reuters
 Marouane Fellaini has stepped in to replace injured Paul Pogba
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Marouane Fellaini has stepped in to replace injured Paul PogbaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The Belgian came out second best in an accidental clash with striker Shane Long in the first half at St Mary’s.

The Midfielder looked to be in considerable pain, but was able to complete the full game as United stayed level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

The injury seems to have got worse after the final whistle and Fellaini, who has become an important part of Jose Mourinho’s plans will not travel to Russia.

Mourinho’s midfield options are diminishing as Nemanja Matic is also a doubt after picking up a minor knock on Saturday.

With Pogba already absent, it leaves just Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera as the only fit senior midfielders available ahead of matchday two in Group A.

Young Scott McTominay has travelled to Russia and should be on the bench for the game.

 Shane Long was booked for his challenge on Marouane Fellaini
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Shane Long was booked for his challenge on Marouane FellainiCredit: AFP or licensors
 Nemanja Matic is a doubt for the CSKA Moscow game with a minor knock
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Nemanja Matic is a doubt for the CSKA Moscow game with a minor knockCredit: PA:Press Association
 Paul Pogba is also out with no timescale on his return
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Paul Pogba is also out with no timescale on his returnCredit: Rex Features
 Ander Herrera should start in Russia on Wednesday
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Ander Herrera should start in Russia on WednesdayCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Michael Carrick is in line to start against the Russians on Wednesday
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Michael Carrick is in line to start against the Russians on WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association
 Young Scott McTominay is also in the squad
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Young Scott McTominay is also in the squadCredit: Reuters

The 20-year-old who impressed on the pre-season tour of America made his first appearance of the season in the 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Burton Albion last week.

The trip to Moscow is follwed by the visit of strugglers Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday and after the international break United go to Anfield to take on Liverpool.

 

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