Manchester United XI vs Burnley: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Alex Young @alexwsyoung

Manchester United hope to welcome Mason Mount back from injury against Burnley but are likely to again be without a number of defenders.

Erik ten Hag's side scrapped past bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday thanks to two goals from Bruno Fernandes, one from the penalty spot, as their defence continued to creak under the absence of Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala.

That quintet remain sidelined for the visit of another relegation candidate in Burnley, meaning Casemiro is likely to continue deputising alongside Harry Maguire at centre-back.

Marcus Rashford was missed from the squad against Sheffield United, having been taken off in the win over Coventry City, and Ten Hag was similarly downbeat on his return. Mount, however, should return.

Asked by BBC Sport if any injured players could return, Ten Hag said: "No, not yet. We have to be patient for it. For coming back for the game against Burnley, I don't expect [them]. Mason Mount, he will return, I think."

Doubt: Mount