Harry Maguire admits the returns of Anthony Martial and Christian Eriksen have been a 'great boost' for the Manchester United squad ahead of a crucial last two months of the season.
26.03.2023 - 05:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Injury issues are beginning to mount for Manchester United ahead of the final months of the campaign.
As many as six players potential doubts for the Premier League match against Newcastle United next week while a dozen remain away with international teams where Erik ten Hag will be hoping for injury-free updates.
United face nine games in April in three competitions as they continue their bid for the FA Cup and Europa League. Here is the current state of play on the Carrington treatment table.
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Injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
What Ten Hag has said: "It will take weeks. He will be back before the end of the season. We can win a lot, so he has to be ready."
Injury: Groin/Hip/Pelvic
Possible return date: Newcastle (A)
What Ten Hag has said: "He is on his way back, he is back in training, but we will be cautious."
Injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final
What Ten Hag has said: "I think he [Eriksen] will play [again in 2022/23]. Definitely. But I can't tell now an expectation, but I think his progress in rehab is OK. It is going according to plan, so definitely, we will see him. But not before the international break. Yes, he is [still part of the group]. But of course, his main focus is, in this moment, to get back as soon as possible because we need all the players."
Injury: Knee
Return date: Pre-season
What Ten Hag has said: "Of course, the bad news is that he is out for the rest of the season, but the good news is, in the longer term, his knee will be OK, and he will be ready again to play at the highest levels and will be ready for the start of pre-season."
Injury: Knock
Possible return
Harry Maguire admits the returns of Anthony Martial and Christian Eriksen have been a 'great boost' for the Manchester United squad ahead of a crucial last two months of the season.
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