Man Utd investigating after 12 members of squad all fall ill on same day

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Manchester United have launched an investigation after 12 members of their squad all fell ill on the same day.According to The Sun, several players and staff members reported feeling unwell on Friday, the morning after their Europa League win over FC Sheriff in Moldova.

As many as 12 members of the travelling party are said to have been affected by the outbreak, which is currently being put down to potential food poisoning.The club are hoping to uncover whether the incident came as a result of something the group ate during their time in Chisinau or on the plane back to England.READ MORE: Eight Man Utd flops who left Old Trafford and enjoyed great careers elsewhereSeveral players missed training on Friday due to the outbreak, before returning to the club's training ground on Saturday.

Meanwhile, others were present Friday before missing Saturday's session.The report also states that those affected who had been due to go on international duty have still been allowed to meet up with their national teams.It is unclear how badly the United squad would have been depleted had their home match against Leeds United this weekend gone ahead as planned.The match was one of three Premier League matches postponed due to a lack of adequate policing as a result of events surrounding the Queen's funeral.Where will Manchester United finish in the Premier League this season?

Let us know in the comments section below.Prior to players and staff coming down with food poisoning, United claimed their first Europa League win of the season by beating Moldovan champions Sheriff.First half goals from Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Erik ten Hag's side bounced back from their opening matchday defeat to Real Sociedad.