Manchester United have a number of injury worries to contend with as they look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League match against Everton.
United welcome the Toffees to Old Trafford looking to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat against Manchester City in their last outing. Marcus Rashford had given them a lead in the first half but Man City hit back in the second 45 minutes with goals from Phil Foden (x2) and Erling Haaland.
Erik ten Hag was without as many as eight players through injury for the game. Both Rashford and Evans were also substituted with problems in the second half.
It means that the treatment room at Carrington may have been a busy one this week as players and the club’s medical staff look to get the squad as strong as possible for the weekend. With that in mind, here is a look at the latest injury news from around the club and the dates that some players will hope to return for.
What has been said: “Luke has sustained a muscle injury and will be out for an extended period. Further assessment is still needed to determine the severity, but we expect him to be absent for a few months.” (Feb 21)
What has been said: “Lisandro has sustained an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his knee and is expected to be out of action for at least eight weeks.” (Feb 5)
Martinez travelled with his United teammates to the Etihad Stadium for Sunday’s derby against Man City. He travelled to provide additional support to the team alongside Rasmus Hojlund.
Possible return date: Vs Liverpool (H) April 7.
Anthony Martial
Injury: Groin
What has been said: “Anthony has completed successful surgery to address a groin complaint and will be out of action for about ten weeks as he rehabilitates.” (Jan 24)
Possible return date: Vs Chelsea (A) April 4 .
Tyrell Malacia
Injury: Knee
What has been said: “He had setbacks during his rehab process. It takes too long; it’s bad for him. Bad for us. But now we’ve turned a point, and it’s positive – he will return soon on the pitch. I don’t think then it will take long before he’s returning in the team training.” (Feb 15)
Possible return date: Unknown
Rasmus Hojlund
Injury: Muscular
What has been said: “It is a small injury, two to three weeks. That is what happens and the risk [when you are] playing at high intensity, training. As I say, it is not a big injury, but he has to wait for one, two, three weeks.” (Feb 23)
Possible return date: Vs Liverpool (H) March 17.
Mason Mount
Injury: calf
What has been said: “Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia will take some more weeks.” (Feb 15)
Possible return date: Unknown
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Injury: Unspecified
What has been said: “First, Aaron will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in the training.” (Feb 15)
Possible return date: Unknown
Harry Maguire
Injury: Unspecified
The defender missed the Manchester derby through injury but it remains to be seen if he will be fit enough to be back in contention for the weekend’s clash vs Everton. A further update is expected later in the week.
Marcus Rashford
Injury: Unspecified
What has been said: “He had his problems with an injury. So he fought for 70 minutes, but then I had to take him off.” (March 3)
Possible return date: Vs Everton (H) March 9.
Jonny Evans
Injury: Unspecified
