Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba willnot return from injury for Sundays trip to Newcastle, says director Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Later playing through injury from Arsenal and Rochdale, pogba, 26, has been left at home for Thursdays goalless draw at AZ Alkmaar.
United have also been without Anthony Martial along with Luke Shaw since Augusts home defeat.
Solskjaer says he is unlikely to attract any one of Uniteds injured players back in the fold in St James Park on Sunday because he looks ahead to the visit of Liverpool after the global break.
Asked if he expects anyone to go back to fitness Sunday, Solskjaer explained:Probably not.
Theres an worldwide break too. It may be a time for individuals to give them 10-14 days extra to be prepared for Liverpool.
Jesse Lingard, who had been chased from the England group of Gareth Southgate, hobbled off at the Cars Jeans Arena.
Solskjaer said following the match it was just a tweak and is optimisticits not too bad.
United have not won an away game – that is 10 matches on the street without a win.
Solskjaer will hope their fortunes away improve drastically with five away fixtures scheduled in another month. In that moment, their home match is against league leaders Liverpool.
We are a team which can be installed nicely to perform from home, additional Solskjaer.
Sometimes you are able to play the counter. Against Alkmaar we did not get the counter-attacks as we wanted to because astroturf to a pitch like that it is you strike, we attack – its handball.
Charlie Nicholas: Steve Bruce goes against his old team – its a fascinating one. The final time Newcastle were at home, they were dreadful. You need to provide the fans something at home, they are an awesome bunch of fans. Manchester United are residing with 2 wins in seven 10th, trying to find things at home. Solskjaer includes his plan for the club and the youth although Theres a good deal of requirements set up. His vision will require some time. Newcastle will surprise everybody, and this may be this week. If they are hit by them and are competitive, they could jolt Manchester United.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-1 (14/1 with Sky Bet)
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Newcastle vs Man Utd is live on Super Sunday in 4pm; Kick-off 4.30pm.
Sky Sports customers can observe clips that are in-game from the live game blog on app and the Sky Sports website.
Highlights will also be released on the Sky Sports platforms along with the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel after the final whistle.
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