Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend as the final international break of 2023 draws to a close. The Reds will be in good spirits heading back into the domestic campaign after they tasted victory last time out at home to Luton Town. When Victor Lindelof’s goal secured the narrow result after a disappointing loss in Copenhagen.
Sunday provides United with a chance to visit another club with plenty on their plate right now. Three points for the Reds on Merseyside will do wonders for their confidence and they could be strengthened by a returning star.
We’ve gathered all the latest updates on United’s absentees, what their status is and when they might be back in action below.
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Luke Shaw
Injury: Muscular
What we know: Having been missing since August, Shaw returned to training on Wednesday and looks to be back in contention for the Reds.
Potential return date: November 26 vs Everton
Marcus Rashford
Injury: Unknown
What we know: United’s winger was involved in a heavy clash last Friday with Trent Alexander-Arnold but Gareth Southgate was not too concerned by Rashford’s fitness.
Potential return date: November 26 vs Everton
Andre Onana
Injury: Abductor
What we know: The exact cause of the injury to Onana is unknown. He did not feature for Cameroon on Tuesday vs Libya.
Potential return date: Unknown
Rasmus Hojlund
Injury: Hamstring
What we know: Hojlund withdrew from the Denmark squad thanks to a minor complaint. While the issue is not thought to be serious, he is in a race against the clock to be fit for this weekend.
Potential return date: November 26 vs Everton
Christian Eriksen
Injury: Knee
What we know: Unfortunately, Hojlund’s international partner has a more serious concern with United confirming Eriksen will be out for around a month.
Potential return date: December
Casemiro
Injury: Hamstring
What we know: United’s Brazilian suffered the issue during the defeat to Newcastle and could have played his last football of 2023.
Potential return date: January
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Injury: Illness
What we know: Wan-Bissaka was a last-minute withdrawal from the squad to face Luton but was pictured back in training on Wednesday so he should be available for the weekend.
Potential return date: November 26 vs Everton
Facundo Pellistri
Injury: Unknown
What we know: The winger fell awkwardly during Uruguay’s 3-0 win over Bolivia and was substituted. It is not clear how bad the injury is.
Potential return date: Unknown
Jonny Evans
Injury: Thigh
What we know: The defender picked up the strain against Copenhagen and will miss the rest of this month.
Potential return date: December
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Foot
What we know: Martinez is continuing his recovery from surgery on his foot with a return early next year looking most likely for the centre-back. He is now back at Carrington and watched the Reds train this week.
Potential return date: January
Tyrell Malacia
Injury: Knee
What we know: The Reds full-back has not featured for the club this season and has undergone surgery on his knee. He is now back in individual training and closing in on a return.
Potential return date: November/December
Amad
Injury: Knee
What we know: The Ivorian is continuing his battle back to full fitness and posted further videos of himself training at Carrington recently leading some to speculate a return is close – United said today that he is ‘making positive steps in his recovery’.
Potential return date: November/December
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Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
