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Man United Injuries Provide Hope Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Ruben Amorim is banking on timely boosts to his squad as Man United prepare for the pivotal trip to Anfield on 19 October. The win over Sunderland eased the pressure on the Portuguese coach, who had been under intense scrutiny before kick-off. That victory featured welcome returns for Amad Diallo and Casemiro, and there could be further good news in defence.

Below is the latest update on Man United injuries and who could feature against Liverpool.

Mazraoui Nearing Return

Noussair Mazraoui has missed recent matches against Sunderland and Brentford after being ruled out “until the international break”. The Moroccan has struggled with a thigh problem since pre-season, limiting his impact so far. Initial signs suggest he could be available for selection when Man United travel to Liverpool.

Whether he starts remains uncertain due to strong competition in wide defensive areas. Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu can all operate at wing-back, while central options include Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Matthijs de Ligt. Amorim may decide not to rush Mazraoui back from the start, but his availability alone would be a major boost.

Potential return date: October 19, 2025 vs Liverpool (H)

Martinez Edging Closer

Lisandro Martinez has faced a difficult road back after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in February. Man United have avoided setting a specific comeback date, although he has reportedly returned to team training.

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“When you have that injury, you have that time where you recover a lot of things really hard, then there is the boring part where it looks like you don’t go to the next step,” Amorim said in a recent update. “We miss a lot Licha, especially in this moment, we miss his aggression in everything he does, we miss him.

“But he’s always there in every meeting. In training, he sometimes finishes his and stays to watch the training. We need Licha in this team.”

The Argentine remains hugely influential even when unavailable, and his leadership has clearly been missed. A return before the end of the year would transform Man United’s defensive organisation and intensity.

Potential return date: Late 2025

Positive Signs Despite Setbacks

Man United injuries have been a consistent theme across recent seasons, yet Amorim appears close to welcoming back two key defensive figures at a critical moment. With Liverpool looming, having Mazraoui and Martinez in contention would not only increase depth but also lift morale across the squad.

If either player features on 19 October, it could prove a turning point in United’s campaign.