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06.10.2023 - 14:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's injury problems shown no sign of abating with a host of first team players currently sidelined.
The Reds were beaten 3-2 by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday and return to Premier League action this weekend with a home game against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Erik ten Hag's side have lost their last two matches in all competitions and will be seeking a response against the Bees.
But Ten Hag will have to do so without several senior players including all three recognisable left backs. Sofyan Amrabat has been filling in in that position and is in line to do so again. The likes of Lisandro Martinez and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are among the other injured players. Here's the latest team news and return dates for all those on the treatment table.
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Injury: Foot (recurrence of April’s metatarsal injury)
Erik ten Hag confirmed this week that Martinez will undergo surgery after collecting a metatarsal injury, the same problem that ended his 2022/23 campaign in April. The centre back is not expected to return to action until 2024.
Potential return date: January
Injury: Ankle
The midfielder joined in group training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The 18-year-old was seen undergoing individual training last month and his inclusion back with the main group hints that a return is close, albeit he was not involved in midweek.
Potential return date: October 7 vs Brentford
Injury: Unknown
Shaw has not played since August 19 with an issue that has not been specified by the club. It is thought initial assessments ruled him out for up to
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