History could be written at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United chase a ninth consecutive away league victory against Fulham – something they have never achieved before.

However, the Red Devils’ hopes are complicated by a growing Man United injury list and questions over squad depth ahead of this crucial Premier League clash.

Man United injury concerns ahead of Fulham

The Red Devils are once again dealing with setbacks in defense.

Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined with a knee problem that has plagued him since pre-season, and Noussair Mazraoui is ruled out due to a thigh injury.

Both absences significantly reduce Erik ten Hag’s options at the back, particularly with United’s defensive line still under scrutiny after the narrow defeat to Arsenal last weekend.

Adding to the uncertainty, goalkeeper André Onana is a doubt after picking up a minor issue in training.

His availability could be a decisive factor, given his role in United’s build-up play and distribution.

Should he miss out, Ten Hag may be forced to turn to Altay Bayındır, who has yet to start a Premier League game.

Suspensions and availability issues

Fortunately for United, no players are currently serving suspensions heading into the Fulham match.

This gives Ten Hag some flexibility in midfield and attack, where he can still count on the experience of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, alongside new arrivals like Benjamin Šeško and Matheus Cunha.

However, the lack of defensive depth remains a pressing concern, making the absence of Martínez and Mazraoui all the more damaging.

How the Man United injury list affects Ten Hag’s plans

The Man United injury situation will likely force tactical adjustments at Craven Cottage.

With Martínez unavailable, the backline could feature Matthijs de Ligt alongside teenage signing Leny Yoro, with Luke Shaw providing balance on the left.

The midfield is expected to retain its usual structure, but Ten Hag may lean more on attacking transitions to offset defensive vulnerabilities.

Fulham, who come into the game after a spirited 1-1 draw against Brighton, will be keen to exploit any gaps, especially if Onana fails to recover in time.

For Manchester United, discipline and compactness will be crucial if they are to keep their record-breaking away run alive.