As Man Utd prepared for a crucial moment with Antony sidelined indefinitely and uncertainty surrounding Sancho’s future, the anticipation grew as they faced off against Brighton and Bayern in a clash of titans.d

When club football resumes following the break for the international season, ERIK TEN HAG is going to have a lot of selection headaches at Manchester United.

By the time United takes the field against Brighton on Saturday, followed by a Champions League away trip to Bayern Munich the following Wednesday, their huge range of alternatives may have been significantly reduced.

Today, Man Utd issued a statement announcing that Antony would not rejoin the team “until further notice” due to abuse claims made by three different women.

Erik ten Hag is set for a selection headache against Brighton and Bayern Munich

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Jadon Sancho is reportedly preparing for confrontational discussions with Ten Hag to determine his future after his outburst in public following the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.

Ten Hag will have to work hard to come up with a new strategy because United will likely be left with a winger shortage.

He might pursue a relationship with the young Facundo Pellistri.

The 21-year-old may now have the chance to secure a berth in the starting eleven after being held at Old Trafford despite loan transfer interest in the summer.

Ten Hag stated that Pellistri deserved time with the first squad in an interview with MUTV in March.

Additionally, with United lacking wing power right now, the Uruguayan has an opportunity to stake a long-term claim to the position.

Amad Diallo, a fellow young player, could compete for the position when he returns from injury, though the 21-year-old’s return is still a ways off following knee surgery.

Alejandro Garnacho could instead be stationed there.

Alejandro Garnacho is an alternative option at right wing while Sergio Reguilon could play as a natural left-back

When Garnacho, 19, came off the bench against Arsenal, he came within a few inches of scoring the game-winning goal before his late strike was ruled offside.

However, given that he occasionally played right wing last season, even though it made him significantly less productive than he is on the left, he might be given another chance to show that he can play the position.

Ten Hag’s final option might involve altering the team’s midfield dynamic by moving club captain Bruno Fernandes or possibly Mason Mount out wide.

Both Fernandes and Mount have played on the wing at various points in their careers, with Fernandes having a very significant period there when he played there last season.

The 29-year-old is most creative in the middle of the field, but Ten Hag might bring in players like Sofyan Amrabat to help the struggling midfield take greater control of matches.

final day of signing Amrabat was expected to be the guy to address many of Unitd’s midfield problems, but after withdrawing from the Moroccan national team, he experienced an injury scare.

After the international break, Mount might return from his injury, while Kobbie Mainoo is anticipated to do the same later this month.

United could even bolster their midfield while moving Bruno Fernandes out wide

Other changes to the starting lineup may also be made, such as moving Spurs loanee Sergio Reguilon to left back in lieu of Dalot.

Rasmus Hojlund can be replaced up front by Anthony Martial, whose playing time United wants to carefully monitor