Manchester United’s players are preparing for the third international break of the season this month with Ruben Amorim waiting in the wings.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United picked up a 3-0 win over Leicester City at Old Trafford in the Dutchman’s final game in temporary charge of the Red Devils.
Ruben Amorim is set to take charge of United’s game against Ipswich Town at Portman Road with the Red Devils set to face off against former coach Kieran McKenna.
However, before that, United’s players are set to jet off all around the world during the international break. Here is a list of these players and when they will play.
Andre Onana (Cameroon)
One of United’s most consistent players this season has been Andre Onana with the Cameroon international leading the way in the Premier League in terms of clean sheets and shots prevented.
Onana has unsurprisingly been called up for international duty with Cameroon this week.
- Namibia v CAMEROON 13:00 GMT – Wednesday 13th of November
- CAMEROON v Zimbabwe 14:00 GMT – Tuesday 19th of November
Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina)
Alejandro Garnacho has been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s side with the United academy graduate having been in good form this season.
Garnacho netted but did not celebrate against Leicester in the comfortable victory as he has come under fire for his perceived underperformance at times despite his goal return.
Lisandro Martinez was expected to be called up but has withdrawn from selection for Argentina due to an injury problem.
- Paraguay v ARGENTINA 23:30 GMT – Thursday 14th of November
- ARGENTINA v Peru 00:00 GMT – Wednesday 20th of November
Christian Eriksen & Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark)
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has found himself back on the bench for the Red Devils in recent weeks but has still been important to the team.
He has been selected for Denmark this week alongside United forward Rasmus Hojlund. As mentioned, Danish forward Hojlund has also been called up to his national team’s games for the November international break.
Hojlund left his teammates frustrated against Leicester so time away from Old Trafford could well be needed for the former Atalanta striker.
- DENMARK v Spain 19:45 GMT – Friday 15th of November
- Serbia v DENMARK 19:45 GMT – Monday 18th of November
Diogo Dalot & Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
Diogo Dalot struggled against Leicester as it seems the increased workload is finally catching up to him but he has been called up to international duty.
He has become the first-choice full-back option under Roberto Martinez and is set to start for his national team during the break.
Bruno Fernandes was a standout performer for United against Leicester and there is little surprise to see the Red Devils captain called up for international duty.
Fernandes showed his impressive work-rate against Leicester and seems to be flourishing at exactly the right time.
- PORTUGAL v Poland 19:45 GMT – Friday 15th of November
- Croatia v PORTUGAL 19:45 GMT – Monday 18th of November
Joshua Zirkzee & Matthijs De Ligt (Netherlands)
Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs De Ligt have been called up for international duty with the Netherlands but it has been a polarising start for the pair at Old Trafford.
For De Ligt, the Dutch defender has grown into the centre-back role and looks to be a smart signing, whereas Zirkzee has just one goal to his name so far during this campaign.
Zirkzee has struggled to be in the right place at the right time and has found himself on the bench for the Red Devils in favour of Hojlund.
- NETHERLANDS v Hungary 19:45 GMT – Saturday 16th of November
- Bosnia and Herzegovina v NETHERLANDS 19:45 GMT – Tuesday 19th November
Altay Bayindir (Turkey)
Altay Bayindir has started just two games for the Red Devils this season, both of these came in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.
Nevertheless, Bayindir has been called up for international duty for Turkey and he could add two caps to his name this month.
- TURKEY v Wales 17:00 GMT – Saturday November 16th
- Montenegro vs TURKEY 19:45 GMT – Tuesday November 19th
Victor Lindelof (Sweden)
Victor Lindelof featured during United’s 2-0 win over PAOK in the UEFA Europa League but game time has been hard to come by in the Premier League for the Swedish defender.
The Swede has been called up for international duty and is expected to feature for the national team.
- SWEDEN v Slovakia 19:45 GMT – Saturday November 16th
- SWEDEN vs Azerbaijan 19:45 GMT – Tuesday November 19th
James Scanlon (Gibraltar)
United Academy ace James Scanlon has been called up for Gibraltar duty despite having not featured for the Red Devils’ first team this season.
- San Marino v GIBRALTAR 19:45 GMT – Friday November 15th
- GIBRALTAR v Moldova 17:00 GMT – Tuesday November 19th
Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)
Defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte has started the last four of Van Nistelrooy’s games in charge and he will be hoping to continue that streak under former manager Ruben Amorim.
Ugarte has been called up for international duty and will be hoping to keep up his good form and impress Amorim once he returns.
- Brazil v URUGUAY 00:00 GMT – Saturday November 16th
- URUGUAY v Colombia 00:45 GMT – Wednesday November 20th
Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)
Another player who has excelled this campaign has been Ivorian winger Amad Diallo, who provided a brilliant assist against Leicester City in the routine Old Trafford victory.
The Ivorian looks to have that right-wing spot on lockdown and it will be interesting to see how Amorim utilises him when he begins his role as head coach.
- Zambia v IVORY COAST 16:00 GMT – Friday November 15th
- IVORY COAST v Chad 16:00 GMT – Tuesday November 19th
Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Noussair Mazraoui is another player who has been consistent this campaign and he has been selected for international duty with Morocco.
With Luke Shaw out of action for a few more weeks, Mazraoui has become the first choice left-back for the Red Devils.
- Gabon v MOROCCO (Mazraoui) 19:00 GMT – Friday November 15th
- MOROCCO v Lesotho (Mazraoui) 19:00 GMT – Monday November 18th
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