The bad news just keeps on coming for Manchester United.
Another home humbling at the hands of Brighton on Saturday made in three defeats in four for Erik ten Hag’s side, and a daunting trip to Bayern Munich is up next.
Lisandro Martinez was able to return for the game, but there was a fresh fitness casualty in the form of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Here’s an update on the latest Man United injuries...
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to be out for “several weeks” after sustaining a hamstring injury in the defeat to the Seagulls.
Wan-Bissaka started the game on the bench following an illness in the week, being subbed on in the 85th minute and getting injured shortly afterwards.
A club statement read: “Further assessment will be needed to determine how long Wan-Bissaka will be out for, but initial indications suggest it will be several weeks.“
Potential return date: December 2023
Sofyan Amrabat
Deadline day signing Sofyan Amrabat was forced to pull out of the Morocco squad for their games against Liberia and Burkina Faso, sparking worries the midfielder had arrived on loan from Fiorentina injured.
Atlas Lions boss Walid Regragui insisted that was only a matter of precaution but Amrabat was unable to face Brighton. Speaking last week, Ten Hag hopes the midfielder can make the squad against Bayern Munich.
"Amrabat, he came back unfortunately with the injury, so he will not be available for [to face Brighton], but I think, on the short notice [soon], yes.”
Potential return date: Wednesday, 20 September 2023 vs Bayern
Mason Mount
Summer signing Mount is yet to really get going as a United player and has missed their last two games with a hamstring problem.
The England international, however, is likely to feature after the international break.
Potential return date: Wednesday, 20 September 2023 vs Bayern Munich
Raphael Varane
Varane came off injured in the win over Forest and missed the Arsenal loss with an unspecified fitness and the club say the Frenchman will miss “a few weeks” of action.
Potential return date: October 2023
Luke Shaw
A mainstay of ten Hag’s side, Shaw’s muscle injury will keep him out of action for a number of weeks, hence the loan signing of Sergio Reguilon.
Potential return date: October 2023
Jadon Sancho
The midfielder is not injured but remains away from the squad due to disciplinary measures.
The 23-year-old before the international break claimed he had been made a “scapegoat” after being omitted from the squad to face Arsenal. Ten Hag explained at the time that Sancho was absent as his training performances were below standard.
Asked last week if Sancho would play for the club again, Ten Hag said: “I don’t know.”
A further statement last week read: “Jadon will remain on a personal training programme away from the first-team group, pending resolution of a squad discipline issue.”
