Monday 26 October 2015 10:08, UK
Antonio Valencia is a doubt for Manchester United’s Capital One Cup tie with Middlesbrough after limping off during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
United welcome the Championship side to Old Trafford on Wednesday night for their fourth-round encounter looking to book their place in the quarter-finals for the first time since December 2013.
But they may have to make do without Valencia, who was withdrawn late on in the goalless draw with City.
The 30-year-old sustained a foot injury midway through the first-half, but continued playing through the pain and re-emerged following the half-time interval.
He was eventually substituted by manager Louis van Gaal in the 81st minute however, and replaced by Matteo Darmain.
"He [Valencia] had a kick on his foot in the first half and then I let Darmian warm up on the touchline," Van Gaal told MUTV. "But then he played further. However, at the end, he could not continue."
Van Gaal is likely to shuffle his pack ahead of the match with Aitor Karanka's side and could rest a number of first-team players who featured against City.
