Matheus Cunha misses out on the Manchester United squad for the Brentford game, with Amad replacing him in one of two changes in Michael Carrick’s side.
The Brazilian was our matchwinner in the 1-0 triumph against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last time out, curling home a beautiful finish from Bruno Fernandes’s cross for his eighth Premier League goal of his debut season as a Red.
Since joining from Wolves in the summer transfer window, the attacking midfielder has been a regular feature in the team, starting in 26 of our 33 Premier League fixtures so far.
“He just had a bit of a sore hip flexor after the Chelsea game,”
head coach Carrick told Sky Sports before kick-off. “It looked promising in the week but he didn’t recover in time, as hoped.
”It's nothing too serious but, unfortunately, he misses out tonight.“
With Liverpool next up, in an eagerly awaited contest at Old Trafford on Sunday, everybody will be keeping their fingers crossed that the 26-year-old will be available again soon.
Our no.10 had also been in fine form of late, registering four goal contributions in his last six league appearances.
However, the Reds will have to make do without his creativity and finishing flair at Old Trafford, against a resolute Brentford squad who still harbour European hopes of their own.
Harry Maguire returns from suspension in the only other change from the 1-0 win against Chelsea, with the England international set to make his 600th career appearance.
Meanwhile, Lenny Yoro is also back in the matchday squad after recovering from the knock which kept him sidelined last time out.