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·23 agosto 2024
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Four issues to contend with as new season ramps up
Injury issues are, as ever, making an impact on Manchester United even at this early stage of the season.
Erik ten Hag’s side got the better of Fulham on Friday night despite missing four players.
Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are expected to be the first to return but Leny Yoro is months away from his competitive debut for Man Utd.
There are also fresh concerns that Victor Lindelof is set for a long spell on the sidelines, with Brighton next up on the coming weekend.
Here is your latest update of Manchester United injury news and return dates...
Swedish defender Lindelof was forced out of the pre-season friendly against Liverpool with what was initially thought to be a minor issue.
However, the player’s wife posted an image of him on crutches over the weekend to suggest he is far from a comeback - amid United’s attempts to sell him.
Potential return date: Unknown
Another player to go down during pre-season, Hojlund injured his hamstring against Arsenal in the USA.
A six-week timeframe means the Dane is tipped to return after next month’s internationals.
Potential return date: September 14, vs Southampton
Luke Shaw has not played for United since February but did make his comeback during England’s run to the Euro 2024 final.
The left-back will miss the first few weeks of the season, the club have confirmed, due to a calf problem picked up in training.
Potential return date: September 14, vs Southampton
Luke Shaw could make his Manchester United return soon
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Big summer signing Yoro impressed on his debut against Rangers in pre-season but then suffered a foot injury on his second appearance, a friendly against Arsenal in the United States.
The defender has undergone surgery and is expected to miss around three months.
Potential return date: October 2024
Tyrell Malacia has not played for United since May 2023 but Ten Hag recently hinted he could make a return in the relatively near future.
"He had setbacks in his rehab process,” said the United boss. “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."
Potential return date: September/October 2024