11 players could be forced to sit out Man Utd vs Brentford as Michael Carrick gets timely boost

Manchester United have been handed a potential double injury boost ahead of their Premier League showdown with Brentford . The Red Devils welcome the Bees to Old Trafford on Monday night as they look to edge closer to sealing a Champions League berth. Michael Carrick's men currently sit third in the table, level on points with both Liverpool and Aston Villa in fourth and fifth respectively, though they hold a game in hand over both rivals. United edged past Chelsea 1-0 last weekend and will be keen to maintain that momentum when Brentford come to town. Ahead of the fixture, they will welcome back at least one central defensive option, with Harry Maguire returning from suspension. With the end-of-season run-in now well and truly underway, any absences through injury or suspension could prove decisive for both sides. Here's the latest on squad availability ahead of Monday night's crunch clash... Leny Yoro was ruled out of the Chelsea victory after picking up a knock in training in the build-up to the match. Carrick has confirmed the young defender remains a doubt for the Brentford fixture. "We're still working on [Leny]," he said, adding: "So, there's a possibility, there's a possibility, but at this stage, it's not 100 per cent sure." Full-back Patrick Dorgu remains unavailable for the fixture, though he is edging closer to a return to training. Carrick explained: "Patrick's working his way to being back. "He's certainly making good progress and back closer to training with us, which is positive, so that's good news." FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page Defender Matthijs de Ligt has returned to the pitch as he continues his recuperation from a back injury, but it has been confirmed he will play no part in the match. United will also be missing defender Lisandro Martinez , who serves a suspension following his red card against Leeds United earlier this month. On a brighter note, Maguire returns from his own ban and will be available for selection. The Bees head into the match with a number of injury concerns of their own. Keith Andrews has confirmed that Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry and Vitaly Janelt will all sit out, despite having returned to outdoor training as part of their respective recoveries. "They're doing well. I've just walked past all three of them, they've been doing a session separate from the group," he said. "They're back on the grass and making good progress. They've all got slightly different timeframes as to when they'll be back, but they won't be available for Monday." Midfielder Josh Dasilva and Kaye Furo will also be absent. Long-term casualties Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo will likewise remain on the sidelines.