Manchester United's injury problems shown no sign of abating with a host of first team players currently sidelined.
22.09.2023 - 14:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United’s start to the season has been far from good but their injury list hasn't helped matters.
The club had a total of 10 players sidelined going into Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. However, brighter news may be on the horizon.
Erik ten Hag has named four players who could return for Saturday’s trip to Burnley, where anything but a win will turn up the heat on the United boss. Some of them may even come straight into the starting XI to try and arrest the team’s poor form.
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Varane could be on the cusp of a return having not played since the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest. Erik ten Hag said on Friday he would be assessed after training.
Possible return date: September 23
The midfielder has missed the last four matches thanks to a muscular injury but returned to training alongside Varane ahead of Bayern. He will also be looked at prior to the trip to Turf Moor.
Possible return date: September 23
Amrabat is yet to make his debut after signing too late to feature in the defeat to Arsenal and then withdrawing from the Morocco squad due to injury. Ten Hag confirmed he could finally make his Reds bow this weekend.
Possible return date: September 23
Maguire missed the trip to Munich after picking up an issue earlier in the week, meaning United travelled with just five defenders. The manager says he could be back for Saturday.
Possible return date: September 23
Shaw is expected to be out until maybe as late as early November. The left-back’s muscle injury meant United signed Segio Reguilon on loan on deadline day.
Possible return date: October/November
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