Manchester United Injury Update: Mainoo,Sergio,Amad,Bissaka
Manchester United have endured a series of injuries since the beginning of the season, greatly hindering their performance and resulting in a continuous poor run of form.
However, there may be a glimmer of hope with the return of some new faces after the international break.
To provide a detailed overview of the injured players’ comebacks:
Lisandro Martinez
The unfortunate Lisandro Martinez finds himself sidelined for an extended period following surgery to rectify a metatarsal injury. This issue has been aggravated, dating back to last season, and it is anticipated that he will be out for up to three months. Consequently, a return before the year’s end seems unlikely.Ten Hag expressed his dismay, saying, “That’s truly unfortunate news. He will have to go through the same process, and I genuinely feel sorry for him. The squad will feel his absence. As you’re aware, we have several injuries, so we always have to cope with them collectively as a squad. As a club, we must tackle these injuries. He must remain resilient; I am confident he will bounce back. He has the determination. The season is far from over, and he will regain his fitness.”
Potential return date: January 2024
Raphael Varane
Raphael Varane has once again missed a match due to injury, resulting in his absence for Brentford’s visit to Old Trafford. To date, he has only participated in four Premier League games this season. Nevertheless, Ten Hag assured that the issue is minor, implying Varane’s involvement upon the resumption of club football in two weeks’ time.”He couldn’t make the game; he had a minor issue,” Ten Hag clarified regarding Varane’s absence against Brentford. “Had it been a mere two or three days later, he would have made it. Unfortunately, the timing was too tight.”
Potential return date: Saturday, October 21, 2023, against Sheffield United
Raphael Varane is anticipated to return following the international break.
Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw has been sidelined since the second match of the season due to a muscle injury. Reports from the end of August suggested that the left-back would be absent for ten weeks. This implies a potential comeback in November, with the possibility of gradually reintegrating him into action towards the end of the month, following the international break.
Potential return date: Saturday, November 25, 2023, against Everton
Sergio Reguilon
Sergio Reguilon was brought in as a replacement for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia but has only compounded the club’s injury woes by missing the last three games himself. The full-back was on the verge of returning from his muscle injury against Brentford; however, United ultimately decided not to risk him. It is expected that he will be fully fit for the trip to face Sheffield United.
Potential return date: Saturday, October 21, 2023, against Sheffield United
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who sustained a hamstring injury during United’s loss to Brighton at home last month, has been sidelined since then. Initially expected to be out for approximately two months, it is possible that he will have to wait until after the November international break to rejoin the first-team.
Saturday, November 25, 2023, against Everton is a potential return date for him.
Tyrell Malacia
Tyrell Malacia, on the other hand, has not been able to play a single minute this season due to an injury, which also caused him to miss the club’s pre-season tour to the USA. Before the start of the season, Ten Hag mentioned that it would take “some time” to recover from the unspecified injury. However, there have been no further updates and the timeline for his return remains uncertain.
He might come back in 2-3 weeks, though.
Kobbie Mainoo
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo sustained an injury during Manchester United’s pre-season tour in the US and has been out of action ever since. However, he resumed first-team training a few weeks ago.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, against Sheffield United is a potential return date for him.
Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo’s recovery from a knee injury is also a positive development for United. The 21-year-old suffered the injury during pre-season against Arsenal and has not played since then. However, it is reported that Diallo could return to training after the international break, providing United with another wide attacking option.
Sunday, October 29, 2023, against Manchester City is a potential return date for him.
