Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has mentioned that Marcel Sabitzer is in line to make his debut this weekend. The Purple Devils host Crystal Palace on Saturday (February 4) at Outdated Trafford.

Sabitzer, 28, joined United from Bayern Munich on switch deadline day. The Austrian has arrived on mortgage until the top of the season. He missed his new aspect’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday (February 1), as he was nonetheless coping with his visa course of.

Nevertheless, Ten Hag has confirmed that Sabitzer will likely be accessible for the conflict with Palace and that he could even begin. The Dutchman mentioned (through Soccer Each day):

“He did just one session however you may see he is a really match participant. I believe he is able to play. It may very well be (that he begins).”

Sabitzer arrived at Manchester United in dramatic circumstances on switch deadline day. The Purple Devils have been dealt an enormous headache after Christian Eriksen was dominated out until early Could with a knee damage.

Ten Hag wanted a alternative for Eriksen, as his aspect are nonetheless competing in 4 competitions: Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. They moved for Sabitzer, and inside a number of hours, he was heading to England from the Munich airport.

The Austrian midfielder was very happy to make a transfer to Outdated Trafford. He grew to become a bit-part participant below Julian Nagelsmann on the Allianz Area, unable to displace Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in midfield. He managed 24 appearances throughout competitions, however solely 11 within the beginning lineup, scoring one purpose and offering an help.

Manchester United are fourth within the Premier League, holding a three-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a sport in hand. They face a Palace aspect sitting twelfth, who held United to a 1-1 draw on January 19.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford wins three awards in January

Manchester United’s spectacular first season below Ten Hag has coincided with Rashford’s dramatic turnaround in kind. The English striker endured a tough 2021-22 marketing campaign, with reviews of a possible departure ensuing over the summer time.

Nevertheless, he has put final season’s woes effectively and really behind him, changing into United’s talisman below Ten Hag. The ahead has bagged 18 objectives and supplied eight assists in 31 video games. Rashford drew degree with Dennis Viollet, changing into simply the second Purple Devils participant to attain in 9 consecutive video games at Outdated Trafford.

The final month could not have gone higher for me. On a private word, it is the primary time I’ve received these awards collectively and hopefully not the final. Thanks to my teammates, the coaches, my household and the followers for serving to me to win these awards. #PremierLeague #ManUnited

The final month could not have gone higher for me. On a private word, it is the primary time I’ve received these awards collectively and hopefully not the final. Thanks to my teammates, the coaches, my household and the followers for serving to me to win these awards. 🔴 #PremierLeague #ManUnited https://t.co/Aw9XD5iO6a

He has been handed each the PFA and Manchester United’s Participant of the Month awards for January. The striker notched up seven objectives through the month. He was additionally awarded the membership’s Purpose of the Month for his excellent strike towards league leaders Arsenal.