United Stars in Action During International Break
With club football taking a brief pause for international fixtures, it’s an opportunity to keep an eye on Manchester United’s stars as they represent their respective nations. The Red Devils, who have endured their worst start to a season in 34 years, head into this break with renewed optimism after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford. Scott McTominay’s two injury-time goals gave United the win and something positive to build on as they look ahead to their return on October 21. As Erik ten Hag and his squad prepare for the rest of the season, here are the United players called up for international duty and when they will be in action.
England: Harry Maguire & Marcus Rashford
- vs Australia (H): Friday, October 13 / 7.45pm – Friendly
- vs Italy (H): Tuesday, October 17 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Scotland: Scott McTominay
- vs Spain (A): Thursday, October 12 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
- vs France (A): Tuesday, October 17 / 8pm – Friendly
Portugal: Bruno Fernandes & Diogo Dalot
- vs Slovakia (H): Friday, October 13 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
- vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (A): Monday, October 16 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Denmark: Christian Eriksen & Rasmus Højlund
- vs Kazakhstan (H): Saturday, October 14 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
- vs San Marino (A): Tuesday, October 17 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Northern Ireland: Jonny Evans
- vs San Marino (A): Saturday, October 14 / 2pm – Euro Qualifier
- vs Slovenia (H): Tuesday, October 17 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Sweden: Victor Lindelöf
- vs Moldova (H): Thursday, October 12 / 6pm – Friendly
- vs Belgium (A): Monday, October 16 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Turkey: Altay Bayindir
- vs Croatia (A): Thursday, October 12 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
- vs Latvia (H): Sunday, October 15 / 7.45pm – Euro Qualifier
Morocco: Sofyan Amrabat
- vs Ivory Coast (A): Saturday, October 14 / 6pm – Friendly
- vs Liberia (H): Tuesday, October 17 / 8pm – AFCON Qualifier
Cameroon: André Onana
- vs Russia (A): Thursday, October 12 / 5pm – Friendly
- vs Senegal (A): Monday, October 16 / 7.30pm – Friendly
Tunisia: Hannibal Mejbri
- vs South Korea (A): Friday, October 13 / 12pm – Kirin Challenge Cup
- vs Japan (A): Tuesday, October 17 / 11.10am – Kirin Challenge Cup
Brazil: Casemiro
- vs Venezuela (H): Friday, October 13 / 1.30am – World Cup Qualifier
- vs Uruguay (A): Wednesday, October 18 / 1am – World Cup Qualifier
Uruguay: Facundo Pellistri
- vs Colombia (A): Thursday, October 12 / 9.30pm – World Cup Qualifier
- vs Brazil (H): Wednesday, October 18 / 1am – World Cup Qualifier
Argentina: Alejandro Garnacho
- vs Paraguay (H): Friday, October 13 / 12am – World Cup Qualifier
- vs Peru (A): Wednesday, October 18 / 3am – World Cup Qualifier
United to Delay Decision on Martial
Manchester United are reportedly planning to trigger contract extensions for Victor Lindelöf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to ESPN. However, the club will wait before making a decision on Anthony Martial’s future. The Frenchman’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but United hold a one-year extension option. Martial’s time at Old Trafford has been plagued by injuries, limiting his impact. Last season, he made just 11 Premier League starts. The forward was loaned to Sevilla in the 2021/22 campaign, where he scored only once in 12 appearances. Although Martial was expected to be United’s first-choice striker last season, his persistent fitness issues forced the club to sign Rasmus Højlund, who has since surpassed him in the pecking order. So far this season, Martial has featured nine times, scoring once and providing one assist. The coming months will likely determine whether United opt to keep or offload the 27-year-old.