In the midst of their Premier League campaign, Manchester United continues to grapple with an increasing number of injury concerns, as they gear up to resume their league charge post the international break under the guidance of Erik ten Hag. Here’s the latest injury update from Carrington and the anticipated return dates for the afflicted players:
Casemiro
- Injury: Ankle
- Possible return date: Currently unknown
- Fernando Diniz’s comments: “As there was a stop, I decided to make all three substitutions. We had a lot of control when they came on. Casemiro asked to come off due to a blow to his ankle.”
Raphael Varane
- Injury: Unspecified
- Possible return date: October 21 vs Sheffield United
- Ten Hag’s remarks: “He [Varane] couldn’t make the [Brentford] game as he had a minor issue. If it was two or three days later, he could have made it, but now it was too short.”
Lisandro Martinez
- Injury: Foot
- Return date: December 2023/January 2024
- Ten Hag’s comments: “He has to go through the same process and I’m really sorry for him. The squad will miss him. As you know, we have more injuries, so we always have to deal with it as a squad. As a club, we have to deal with injuries. He has to be strong. He will fight back, I’m sure. He’s a character.”
Luke Shaw
- Injury: Hamstring
- Return date: October/November
- Ten Hag’s statement: “We can’t do that [put a definite time-frame on returns]. It’s personal these days and he [Shaw] will be out for some period absent.”
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Injury: Hamstring
- Return date: October/November
- Wan-Bissaka sustained a hamstring issue during a brief appearance in the Brighton defeat. Initially omitted from the starting XI for that game due to illness, it’s uncertain if the former Crystal Palace defender will return to action this month when United recommences their Premier League campaign.
Sergio Reguilon
- Injury: Unspecified
- Possible return date: October 21 vs Sheffield United
- Brought in as a temporary solution at left-back, United has been without the Tottenham loanee for the last four games in all competitions. Reguilon is reportedly edging closer to a return to action, with the clash against Sheffield United presenting a potential opportunity for the Spanish defender’s comeback.
Additionally, several other players are on the road to recovery at Carrington: Amad Diallo (knee), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle), and Tyrell Malacia (unspecified). The club and fans alike are hopeful for a swift recovery of these key players as Manchester United navigates through a challenging period of the season.
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