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Man United injury update: Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial latest news and return dates

The injury issues keep coming for Manchester United.

A sturdy draw at Liverpool came against the backdrop of several players being made unavailable, particularly in the defence.

The Red Devils missed nine first-teamers at Anfield with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof notable absentees from the defence.

While Marcus Rashford was able to take to the bench after illness, Anthony Martial remained sidelined and there remains a wait to see Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro back in action.

Here is your latest update of Man Utd injuries and return dates...

Harry Maguire

United will be without Maguire for the "coming games", Erik ten Hag said ahead of the Liverpool trip.

With the festive fixture schedule coming thick and fast that could mean a return in the New Year for Maguire, after the clashes with West Ham, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

Ten Hag did assure fans that the groin problem picked up during the Premier League win over Chelsea is not thought to be long-term.

Potential return date: Early January 2024

Harry Maguire has been out of action (Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Victor Lindelof

Like Maguire, Lindelof also came off against Chelsea but was expected back relatively soon.

Yet the Swedish defender has been absent from the squad for the three games since.

Ten Hag described Lindelof as a "question mark" ahead of facing Bayern Munich so it appears he is not far off a return.

Potential return date: December 23, vs West Ham

Anthony Martial

Illness kept Martial out of training last week as he sat out the matches against Bayern and Liverpool.

Unless the issue is more severe than reported, the Frenchman may be back in the squad at West Ham on Saturday.

Potential return date: December 23, vs West Ham

Anthony Martial has been suffering from illness (Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Mason Mount

United have been unable to get the best out of summer signing Mount, who last played in mid-November.

A calf injury has delayed his progress at Old Trafford since then with a setback ruling him out for around a month - which would put him in line for a return around Christmas.

Potential return date: Late December 2023

Casemiro

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro returned to light training this month as he bids to come back from a hamstring injury.

United's timeframe is expected to see him return at some point in January, however he has been linked with a move away once the transfer window opens to suggest he may have played his last game for the club.

Potential return date: Mid-January 2024

Casemiro was injured in the Carabao Cup (AP)

Christian Eriksen

When Eriksen has ruled out before the last international break with a knee injury, it was stated by the club that he would miss around a month of action.

That timeframe is now nearing its conclusion and United confirmed on Monday that the midfielder is back in training.

Potential return date: December 2024

Amad Diallo

Young winger Amad is back in training after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season.

United have suggested that he is available for selection but the 21-year-old is yet to appear in a senior or reserve squad ahead of a potential loan move in January.

Potential return date: January 2024

Amad Diallo is yet to play this season (Getty Images)

Lisandro Martinez

Martinez has been pictured making a return to light training on the Carrington pitches after a second operation on a broken bone in his foot earlier in the season.

The Red Devils will likely take a cautious approach to his playing comeback in the New Year.

Potential return date: Early 2024

Tyrell Malacia

United revealed earlier this month that Malacia is targeting a return in 2024 after two operations on a knee injury suffered at the start of the summer.

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