Matthijs de Ligt injury latest as defender misses Man Utd vs West Ham | Football

Matthijs de Ligt has been ruled out of Manchester United’s game against West Ham (Getty)

Matthijs de Ligt has missed Manchester United’s Premier League match against West Ham because of injury.

Ruben Amorim has made three changes to the starting line-up that went on to secure a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Matheus Cunha returns after missing the last two games because of a head injury, with Mason Mount dropping to the bench.

In defence, Ayden Heaven has been handed his first start within the Premier League this season and replaced De Ligt, who misses out through injury.

Noussair Mazraoui replaces Leny Yoro, who is called in its place.

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Man Utd vs West Ham confirmed line-ups

Man Utd: Lammens; Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Zirkzee

Subs: Bayindir, Dorgu, Malacia, Martinez, Yoro, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Lacey.

West Ham: Areola; Wan Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Potts, Magassa; Bowen, Fernandes, Soucek; Wilson.

Subs: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Rodriguez, Irving, Earthy, Marshall, Kante, Mayers

When asked about De Ligt’s injury before kick-off at Old Trafford, Amorim told Sky Sports: ‘It’s hard because, when you see that position, especially this 12 months, it’s just Harry [Maguire] and Matta playing those positions.

‘It’s a blow. He’s playing really very well. But I’m really excited with Ayden. He’s working there. I believe he has the fitting characteristics to play there.

‘It’s a giant opportunity for everybody to see Ayden.

‘For Matta, it’s a small thing. I expect to have Matthijs next game [against Wolves next Monday].’

On his decision to drop Leny Yoro following his performance within the win against Crystal Palace last weekend, Amorim added: ‘As a manager, we’d like to take into consideration every part. I spoke to Leny, not about leaving him out but in regards to the message. He’s so dissatisfied but it surely is a tactical issue.

‘It’s a transparent option and a tactical option. Today we’d like to win, regardless of what.’

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