Much scrutiny has understandably been placed on Manchester United’s midfield following the club’s poor start to the Premier League season, but the side has also had a real problem in finding the back of the net.
07.08.2023 - 15:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United were handed a double injury boost for their last two friendly matches this summer with focus now shifting to the Premier League curtain raiser against Wolves on Monday night.
Having sat out the Borussia Dortmund game - as a precautionary measure - Raphael Varane and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho both started as United swept aside Lens at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime. After a follow-up trip to Dublin on Sunday afternoon, all roads lead back to the iconic stadium.
After watching their Premier League rivals kick-off over the coming days, United get their 2023/2024 campaign up and running on Monday night (8pm). However, while Varane and Garnacho are both available for selection, Erik ten Hag does have one or two other injury concerns including Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Anthony Martial.
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Injury: Knee
Return date: TBC
What United have said: "Unfortunately, he has also been ruled out of the first part of the 2023/2024 season and we await further details on his estimated recovery date."
Injury: Ankle
Return date: September/October
What United have said: "Manchester United can confirm that Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury during the match against Real Madrid on Tour 2023. The midfielder is expected to be ruled out for the first part of the 2023/24 season."
Injury: Unspecified
Return date: TBC
What United have said: Information regarding any detail on Malacia's exact injury has been absent, with
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