Amorim sweating as key United trio miss training ahead of Bournemouth clash – report

Three Manchester United stars were absent from training ahead of Monday’s home meeting with Bournemouth. United aiming to kick on Having triumphed over bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this week, United will undoubtedly be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins for just the second time this season when they host Bournemouth. The 4-1 victory over Wolves catapulted United to sixth place in the table and just one point below fourth-placed Crystal Palace. After a patchy start to the campaign, the Red Devils now appear to be on the right track and there is renewed optimism that a strong finish is firmly within reach. If United manage to sink Bournemouth and results elsewhere go their way, they will be in the top four by the end of the matchweek. Unfortunately for Ruben Amorim, he may have to find a way of doing this without three key players – Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko, who were all absent from training on Thursday. United trio miss training According to the Manchester Evening News, De Ligt, Maguire and Sesko were not spotted in training at United’s Carrington base on Thursday, fuelling speculation that they’re still not fit enough. MEN note about De Ligt, “De Ligt was absent against West Ham and Wolves due to his knock. Although the Dutchman did not participate in training on Thursday, he was present at Carrington and conducted external media duties.” Maguire has not featured for United since the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in early November. Speaking to the media last week, Amorim confirmed that the England international was “still out” with a hamstring problem. Meanwhile, Sesko was expected to make his return from injury against Bournemouth. His agent hinted as much when he revealed that the Slovenian could be back a lot sooner than anticipated. Amorim will likely clarify the trio’s fitness situation in his pre-match press conference. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!