Manchester United are contesting with several selection problems due to a raft of injuries as well as off-field issues.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will scarcely believe the injury problems which are plaguing his squad already this season.
Before the campaign had even begun, there were a number of players on the sidelines with issues. However, despite only playing four games so far this season, the injuries have continued to roll in thick and fast.
Ten Hag has been juggling a seriously depleted squad and with the Premier League returning as well as the Champions League and Carabao Cup beginning soon, United need to be as close to full strength as possible. First up after the international break is the visit of Brighton to Old Trafford.
The Seagulls have started the season in fine form and will be looking to push on in the north west. Here’s the latest on the injuries in United’s squad…
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Foot
What we know: Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni told the media on Thursday: “Licha, as you know, had an issue with his feet. In their last game [Arsenal vs Manchester United], he was in pain and went out [was subbed] for precaution. They have done studies and he’s well.” Martinez was absent from the squad for Argentina’s win over Ecuador on Friday and it will be interesting to see whether he returns against Bolivia on Tuesday.
Potential return date: September 16 vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Kobbie Mainoo
Injury: Ankle
What Mainoo has said: The midfielder has been teasing a return from injury in the last week or so. Before the weekend he hinted on his Instagram story a return could be close when he posted an image of himself in the United kit followed by a clock emoji.
Potential return date: Late September/early October
Victor Lindelof
Injury: Illness
What we know: Lindelof came off with an illness concern against Arsenal but he appears to have fully recovered and played a full 90 minutes in Sweden’s victory over Estonia on Saturday.
Potential return date: September 16 vs Brighton
Mason Mount
Injury: Muscular
What United have said: Mount has missed United’s last two games and missed out on the England squad due to a hamstring injury but could return against Brighton or Bayern Munich.
Potential return date: September 16 vs Brighton
Raphael Varane
Injury: Unknown
What we know: Despite not specifying the extent of the injury, United have confirmed Varane will be out of action for “a few weeks”
Potential return date: October
Luke Shaw
Injury: Muscular
What United have said: “Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has sustained an injury which will rule him out of forthcoming games.”
Potential return date: Unknown
Tyrell Malacia
Injury: Unknown
What Ten Hag has said: “Malacia; he came to pre-season with an issue. Malacia will take some time [to recover] because it is an impact injury.”
Potential return date: Unknown
Amad
Injury: Knee
What Amad has said: In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Amad shared a picture of himself wearing United training gear along with the caption: ‘Step by step’. Unfortunately for United, though, a return is not imminent.
Potential return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
Injury: Calf
Potential return date: Unknown
