New Manchester United signing Marcel Sabitzer has been spotted in the stands at Old Trafford during their latest match.
The Austrian midfielder completed a quick-fire Deadline Day move to the Red Devils on Tuesday as he signed on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season. Sabitzer has arrived to add to Erik ten Hag’s options in midfield following an ankle injury to Christian Eriksen which will keep him out for several months.
Although Sabitzer was not involved in the action, he was seen in the crowd on Wednesday night as United hosted Nottingham Forest in the League Cup.
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Forest visited Old Trafford in the second leg of their semi-final tie, with the hosts leading 3-0 from last week’s first match at the City Ground. The winners of the tie will face Newcastle United in the final at Wembley on February 26.
The signing of Sabitzer came after United confirmed that Eriksen would be sidelined with injury until at least the end of April. He had been forced off in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Reading after a challenge from Andy Carroll.
United confirmed the extent of the injury on Tuesday morning, revealing: “While investigations are continuing, initial assessments indicate that Eriksen is likely to be out until late April or early May.”
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Having been unable to appear in midweek, Sabitzer could make his debut for this new club on Saturday as United welcome Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
After completing his move, the 28-year-old explained: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season.
“I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad. I am excited to start with my new team-mates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.”
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