Matthijs de Ligt injury latest as defender misses Man Utd vs West Ham

Matthijs de Ligt has been ruled out of Manchester United’s game against West Ham (Getty)

Matthijs de Ligt has missed Manchester United ’s Premier League match against West Ham due to injury.

Ruben Amorim has made three changes to the starting line-up that beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Matheus Cunha returns after missing the last two games due to a head injury, with Mason Mount dropping to the bench.

In defence, Ayden Heaven has been handed his first start in the Premier League this season and replaced De Ligt, who misses out through injury.

Noussair Mazraoui replaces Leny Yoro, who is named as a substitute.

When asked about De Ligt’s injury before kick-off at Old Trafford, Amorim told Sky Sports: ‘It’s a small thing. I expect to have him in the next game. The rest of the guys are ready.’

On his decision to drop Leny Yoro, Amorim added: ‘As a manager, we need to think about everything. I spoke to Leny, not about leaving him out but about the message. He is so disappointed but it is a tactical issue.

‘It is a clear option and a tactical option. Today we need to win, no matter what.’