Manchester United is grappling with various selection issues, including injuries and off-field concerns.
As Red Devils prepare to face Brighton, the squad’s injury woes continue to pose challenges for manager Erik ten Hag.
Even before the season commenced, the team faced a string of injury setbacks. Unfortunately, despite playing only four games so far, injuries continue to disrupt the squad’s stability.
Sofyan Amrabat, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo
With the Premier League, Champions League, and Carabao Cup looming, Manchester United must strive for optimal fitness. Their first post-international break challenge is Brighton’s visit to Old Trafford.
Brighton has had a strong start to the season and is eager to make an impact. Let’s take a look at the latest injury updates within United’s squad:
Sofyan Amrabat
- Injury: Unknown
- What we know: Amrabat withdrew from Morocco’s squad due to an undisclosed issue. Morocco’s head coach explained this precautionary measure, citing Amrabat’s recent transition to Manchester United.
- Potential return date: Unknown
Lisandro Martinez
- Injury: Foot
- What we know: Martinez experienced foot discomfort during the Arsenal vs. Manchester United match and was subbed out as a precaution. Further assessments indicate that he’s recovering well. He was absent from Argentina’s squad against Ecuador but may return against Bolivia.
- Potential return date: September 16 vs. Brighton and Hove Albion
Kobbie Mainoo
- Injury: Ankle
- What Mainoo has said: Mainoo has hinted at a possible return from injury, suggesting it could be near. His recent Instagram story, featuring him in a United kit with a clock emoji, alludes to his impending return.
- Potential return date: Late September/early October
Victor Lindelof
- Injury: Illness
- What we know: Lindelof faced illness concerns against Arsenal but seems to have fully recovered. He played a complete 90 minutes in Sweden’s win over Estonia.
- Potential return date: September 16 vs. Brighton
Mason Mount
- Injury: Muscular
- What United have said: Mount has missed United’s last two games and was omitted from the England squad due to a hamstring injury. However, he may return for the Brighton or Bayern Munich matches.
- Potential return date: September 16 vs. Brighton
Raphael Varane
- Injury: Unknown
- What we know: United has confirmed that Varane will be sidelined for “a few weeks” without specifying the injury’s extent.
- Potential return date: October
Luke Shaw
- Injury: Muscular
- What United have said: United announced that Luke Shaw sustained an injury that will keep him out of upcoming games.
- Potential return date: Unknown
Tyrell Malacia
- Injury: Unknown
- What Ten Hag has said: Malacia arrived at pre-season with an injury issue, and his recovery will take time due to the nature of the impact injury.
- Potential return date: Unknown
Amad
- Injury: Knee
- What Amad has said: In an Instagram post, Amad shared an image of himself in United training gear with the caption “Step by step.” However, his return is not imminent.
- Potential return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
- Injury: Calf
- Potential return date: Unknown
As Manchester United navigates through these injury challenges, they aims to regain its full strength for upcoming fixtures.
