Will Sofyan Amrabat have to play left-back again?! Erik ten Hag provides Sergio Reguilon injury update as Tottenham loanee returns to training

• Reguilon ruled out against Brentford
• Spurs loanee returns to training
• Amrabat playing left-back in Spaniard's absence

WHAT HAPPENED? The Dutchman revealed that Sergio Reguilon will not be in contention to play against Brentford on Saturday despite returning to training following a hamstring injury. It leaves United still without any of their three natural left-backs due to injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. However, Antony is ready to start a week after returning to the squad following a leave of absence to deal with allegations of assault from his former girlfriend.

WHAT THEY SAID: "Not for tomorrow [Reguilon]. I think he's [Antony] ready for a start," Ten Hag told a press conference before United's home game against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The manager blamed United's woeful run of results - their worst start to a season since 1989-90 - on their long-running injury problems. "We've had to make changes almost every game and the routine changes," he said. "You make mistakes as a team and the opponent takes benefit from it, so we need to be on the same page, we need communication in such moments, to be well organised."

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WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD? United desperately need a win against Brentford on Saturday to kickstart their season after losing four of their seven Premier League games and both of their Champions League matches.