Manchester United's summer transfer window was often fraught and frustrating but ultimately fruitful as a host of new arrivals joined.
18.08.2023 - 14:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have been handed an injury boost ahead of their trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off).
Erik ten Hag will hope for an improved performance after the Reds recorded an unconvincing win over Wolves on Monday night. A goal from Raphael Varane proved the difference between the sides but his centre-back partner Lisandro Martinez was forced off at half-time after suffering a knock.
Elsewhere, the eager wait among United fans to see their new £72m striker continues. Rasmus Hojlund is recovering from a back issue but has posted a hint that he is making progress in training, suggesting he may soon return to fitness.
Here’s our round-up of all the latest injury news as Ten Hag prepares his side for the trip to Spurs, who began Ange Postecoglou’s time in charge with a draw at Brentford last weekend.
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Injury: Back
Return date: September
What Ten Hag has said: "Of course, he's available and here so you have the option to play, but we don't expect him in that short notice to be 100 per cent fit. So we have to wait some time more. We need all positions doubled because of the number of games. It's difficult to say how that process will go, but I think he's making good progress at this moment. We have to see day-by-day how the progress will go."
Injury: Ankle
Return date: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
What Ten Hag has said: When asked if the centre-back was available for selection against Spurs, the manager replied, "He was just training [on Thursday], so I think so. Yeah."
Injury: Ankle
Return date: September/October
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