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Man United star David De Gea insists that new signing Marcel Sabitzer can fill the void during Casemiro's three-match ban - after claiming the Austrian showed what he is capable of in brief cameo in the win over Crystal Palace

Manchester United's David de Gea has claimed that new signing Marcel Sabitzer will be able to help solve their on-going midfield crisis.

The Red Devils have, within the past two weeks, been struck by a long-term injury to Christian Eriksen and a three-match ban for in-form midfielder Casemiro.

The absence of those two players could prove crucial, but de Gea insisted that the Austrian - who signed on loan on deadline day - could help maintain United's form.

Speaking after the match, de Gea reflected on United's midfield woes, as he said: 'It's going to be tough for sure.