Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge once again when Manchester United host Chelsea in Premier League action this weekend.

The United legend was placed in temporary charge following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag on Monday.

With Ruben Amorim not expected to officially take the reins until November’s international break, van Nistelrooy will have three more games as interim manager following Wednesday’s thrilling Carabao Cup win over Leicester City.

The Dutchman is likely to still be without Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire for the visit of Chelsea with the pair still recovering from respective thigh and knee injuries.

Luke Shaw remains unavailable with Ten Hag confirming in his final correspondence as United manager the left-back has suffered yet another injury setback with his recovery ‘not going as we expected’.

Shaw has not played for his club since February and with Tyrell Malacia also still working his way back towards full fitness after his extended lay-off, van Nistelrooy is likely to remain without a recognised left-back option.

United are still to confirm the extent of Antony’s injury after he was stretchered off with what was reported to be an ankle sprain against Fenerbahce last week.

As has become the norm, Enzo Maresca made wholesale changes midweek as the Blues crashed out of the Carabao Cup against Newcastle as part of their double-header against the Magpies, making 11 changes to the side that beat the same opposition at the weekend.

Cole Palmer was an unused substitute along with Levi Colwill with plenty of first-team regulars given the night off.

There was some concern for Wesley Fofana last weekend after he went down with discomfort in his knee – something Maresca believes will be an issue for the rest of his career after missing a year of action with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.

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