Journalist Paul Hirst (via UtdReport) has claimed that Manchester United forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are doubtful to face Manchester City on October 2.
The Manchester derby takes place on Sunday with the Red Devils looking to continue their winning streak.
Manchester United are fifth, having won four league games on the trot but are up against an unbeaten City side who sit second.
Erik ten Hag's side look likely to have to do without two of their forwards, with Rashford and Martial deemed 'very doubtful' for the derby.
The attackers have reportedly not trained ahead of the clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Rashford picked up a hamstring injury in Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Arsenal on September 4.
The English striker scored a double in that win and has been vital for Ten Hag at the start of the season.
Meanwhile, Martial has been out with an achilles injury which has seen him play just one game this campaign.
The duo's likely absence will come as a massive blow to Ten Hag who will seemingly have to call upon the out-of-form Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese has faltered for both club and country this season, bagging just a penalty in eight appearances for the Red Devils.
He struggled on international duty with Portugal this past week in UEFA Nations League action and there have been calls for the forward to be dropped by Fernando Santos.
Ten Hag did drop Ronaldo in each of United's last four league outings, which saw them win all of those fixtures.
Manchester United manager Ten Hag given a headache ahead of derby clash
Many had expected Rashford to make Sunday's game against City, as he sat out Manchester United's UEFA Europa League fixtures with Real Sociedad and FC Sheriff.
The forward was also not called up by Gareth Southgate for England's UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany.
The expectation was that Rashford would rehabilitate his hamstring problem and look to make the derby.
His impressive start to the campaign has seen him become one of the first names on Ten Hag's teamsheet and his absence will be felt.
Meanwhile, Martial's injury issues are now a persistent problem and there seems to be no positive news for the Frenchman.
It will be intriguing to see how Ronaldo fares against City should he be picked by Ten Hag.
The legendary forward has the perfect opportunity to silence his critics who have slammed the Portuguese over his recent performances.
cedabdkstu
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rashford is back also
cedabdkstu
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martial is back
Vicsammy
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Martial should play this match…
wecelmno
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starting against man city no big deal but I hurt my nose during the international break so might miss it for family reasons...
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ok milner in mud fc
Arjenrobben11
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Martial is a blot on football. Plays 12 minutes and gets injured for 8 months. Then comes back, scores a couple of goals, signs a new contract worth money he doesn't deserve, gets injured again
peeabemor
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Sancho , Ronaldo , Anthony and hope for the best
VETRIX15
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It can’t work let be honest
in ur head it won't work but on the field it will be different ,u should be honest sometimes
VETRIX15
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Let’s put Ronaldo there let’s forget the hate if we are going to win we will win the match
there is no hate, ronaldo will be useless against city as city will play with possession,i guess better use elanga or a false 9 and we need to win this game as we can't lose pts
siubikruz
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we should try it as there is no other option
Let’s put Ronaldo there let’s forget the hate if we are going to win we will win the match
woudlos
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RONALDO MIGHT MISS THE MATCH AS WELL BCOZ THE DERBY DAY HAS COINCIDED WITH NOSE WATCHING DAY FOR RONALDO'S FAMILY , HIS FAMILY WANTS TO SEE THAT NOSE .
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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game over
26133839(deleted)
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starting against man city no big deal but I hurt my nose during the international break so might miss it for family reasons...
VETRIX15
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It can’t work let be honest
then who will play? i think it will work,elanga is the only one that has pace to play counter attack against city
VETRIX15
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Ten hag should start with Sancho, Anthony and elanga.
we should try it as there is no other option
Vaaaben
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Martial is always injured. He is not when Club needs him. Better to sell him in January & sign Gakpo. Benjamin Sesko/ Ivan Tooney is also good option.
siubikruz
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Ten hag should start with Sancho, Anthony and elanga.
It can’t work let be honest
Emmy619
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Let the Mind game Continue.😂
Hawalnps
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Ten hag should start with Sancho, Anthony and elanga.
N0_N0NsENSE
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Certain fanbase belike not gonna be on the bench then