Eric Bailly is unlikely to be available for Manchester United’s penultimate Premier League match against West Ham but Luke Shaw is set to return.
Bailly required lengthy treatment after an aerial collision with Harry Maguire in United’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea on Sunday and stayed in hospital in London overnight.
The 26-year-old was discharged on Monday but did not report at United’s Carrington training complex. Shaw has missed the last two games with a swollen ankle but could come back in at left-back.
“Eric stayed down in London for all the checks, so he’s done all the checks,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. “I didn’t see him yesterday and he’s followed the protocols that are needed.
“I don’t think he’ll be ready for this game. I’ve not seen him this morning yet, this is before we meet the players. I think everyone is available apart from that, no other injuries from last week.
“We’ve just got to stick together, stay strong, as I’ve said. We’ve got two games to go and we’ve given ourselves a very good chance.”
Although United’s unbeaten run ended at the weekend they are still undefeated in the Premier League since January 22 and are the only side not to have suffered a loss since the season restarted.
Victory over West Ham at Old Trafford would elevate United to fourth and take them three points clear of Leicester – their final day opponents.
“So far we’ve done really well after the restart and at the moment I’m just thinking about one game,” Solskjaer added. “If we can get through unbeaten that’s us in the Champions League next year.
“But all eyes are on West Ham, we know their threats and how well they’ve played lately, so we’ve just got to focus on that one. Very boring answer, but that’s it.”
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