Can Dean Henderson play against Manchester United is a common question several fans have posed, as Erik ten Hag’s men prepare to take on Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
The England international joined Forest on a season-long loan in the summer (Sky Sports).
Since joining the promoted side, he has been largely impressive at the City Ground.
Manchester United fans have made their grievances known about Henderson playing in a Forest shirt.
This is due to the fact that the Englishman is considered a modern-day goalkeeper, capable with the ball at his feet and being a ‘sweeper-keeper.’
On the other hand, David De Gea is not associated with these traits by a chunk of the fanbase.
Can Dean Henderson play against Manchester United?
Players that head out on loan are not permitted to play against their parent clubs in the Premier League.
Unless there is a specific clause in the player’s contract that allows them to play against their parent club, which tends to be extremely rare.
Rule 6.3 of the EFL regulations read as, “Players registered on a temporary basis will not be eligible to participate to play unless the club holding his full registration gives its written consent (also subject to any restrictions on the number of loan players prescribed by applicable Premier League rules or league regulations).
Can Dean Henderson play against Manchester United?
Unfortunately not for the in-form goalkeeper.
Can Henderson come on as a substitute?
Loan players are not available for selection in the matchday squad once they face their parent clubs.
As a result, it is not possible that Henderson is introduced into the proceedings mid-way.
If that was the case, parent clubs would just permit their loanees to start against them in any case as part of the loan agreement.
Can Dean Henderson play against Manchester United as a substitute?
Once again, the answer is no.
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