Manchester United is grappling with a worsening injury crisis at Old Trafford, just ahead of their much-anticipated return to the Champions League on Wednesday night.
The injury woes for Manchester United have taken a dire turn as they prepare for their Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
There was some respite as Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof returned to action on Saturday against Brighton and Hove Albion, following their early exits during the Arsenal clash. However, the situation has deteriorated further for Manchester United, with the club revealing on Monday that Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be sidelined due to an injury.
This predicament comes at an inopportune time as Manchester United embarks on their Champions League campaign. Although Erik ten Hag, the manager, had mentioned last week that one player would be back soon, the specific individual remains uncertain.
Here’s the current injury situation:
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
– Injury: Unknown
– Club Statement: The Reds confirmed on September 18 that Wan-Bissaka had to be substituted against Brighton due to an injury he sustained during the match.
– Potential return date: October/November
Sofyan Amrabat
– Injury: Unknown
– Ten Hag’s Comments: “Amrabat, he came back unfortunately with the injury but I think on the short notice [soon], yes. And I’m sure we will all get joy from them.”
– Potential return date: September 23 vs Burnley
Raphael Varane
– Injury: Unknown
– Ten Hag’s Comments: The boss confirmed he is in “a good condition” and stated one player, not necessarily Varane, could return by the weekend.
– Potential return date: September 23 vs Burnley
Mason Mount
– Injury: Muscular
– Ten Hag’s Comments: The boss confirmed Saturday was too soon for Mount but, like Varane, he is in a good condition.
– Potential return date: September 23 vs Burnley
Luke Shaw
– Injury: Muscular
– Club Statement: “United defender Luke Shaw has sustained an injury which will rule him out of forthcoming games.”
– Potential return date: Unknown
Tyrell Malacia
– Injury: Unknown
– Ten Hag’s Comments: “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
Kobbie Mainoo
– Injury: Ankle
– Mainoo’s Comments: The midfielder has been teasing a return from injury in the last week or so. Before last weekend he hinted on his Instagram story a return could be close when he posted an image of himself in the United kit alongside a clock emoji.
– Potential return date: Late September/October
Amad
– Injury: Knee
– Amad’s Comments: In an Instagram post last week, Amad shared a picture of himself wearing United training gear along with the caption: “Step by step.” Unfortunately for United, though, a return does not seem imminent.
– Potential return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
– Injury: Calf
– Status: Heaton has been out for some time with an injury but it is unknown when he will return.
– Potential return date: Unknown