Manchester United's injury problems mounted this week with defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane forced off against Sevilla.
The centre-back pair will miss the weekend trip to Nottingham Forest and they join top scorer Marcus Rashford as the high profile absentees. United could welcome Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay back into the fold as they prepare for a hectic end to the campaign.
The trip to the City Ground is followed by the second leg in Sevilla next week and an FA Cup semi-final with Brighton. United are currently fourth in the table, three points ahead of Tottenham with a game in hand and behind Newcastle on goal difference. Here's the latest from the Old Trafford treatment room.
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Lisandro Martinez
The defender went off in some pain late on against Sevilla. The extent of the injury has not been disclosed as United wait on a further diagnosis. Reports in Argentina suggest the centre-back has broken a metatarsal but Ten Hag said on Friday the situation is not yet clear.
"I can't say in this moment, when we have news we will give it straight to you," Ten Hag said. "Let's do the medical, a full assessment, complete diagnosis, it doesn't change in this moment. I have an idea but I don't cause speculation. It's not even 24 hours so I don't have a complete diagnosis, so I can't tell in this moment."
Raphael Varane
The France international picked up a foot problem against Sevilla and was replaced. It's unclear when the defender might return. Ten Hag said: "I haven't spoken to Rapha after the game but it's an injury he's complained about over the past couple of weeks so we have to see how it is now."
Possible return date: Unknown
Scott McTominay
The midfielder missed the game against Sevilla with an injury but could return against Forest. The Scotland international's issue is not a serious one and his return would add to the options in midfield for Ten Hag.
Possible return date: April 16
Marcus Rashford
United confirmed on Wednesday that Rashford would be sidelined for the next few games with the draw against Sevilla the first. The attacker pulled up with a groin problem late on in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Everton. His loss comes as a blow for United with their top scorer shouldering most of the goal burden this season. Rashford's 28 strikes in all competitions mark his most prolific campaign ever.
Possible return date: Unknown
Luke Shaw
Shaw sat out the win over Everton after being forced off 37 minutes into last week's 1-0 win over Brentford. The nature of left-back’s setback has not been disclosed but Ten Hag insists his issue is not long-term and said he could return for the trip to the City Ground.
Possible return date: April 16
Alejandro Garnacho
The winger is due to return from an ankle injury for the run-in. Garnacho would have been the natural choice to fill in on the left wing amid Rashford’s absence but instead Jadon Sancho is likely to take up the position.
Possible return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
Back-up goalkeeper Heaton has missed the last few squad selections after hurting his ankle in training ahead of United’s 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham last month.
Possible return date: April 16
Donny van de Beek
Van de Beek has been sidelined for several months with a knee injury and will not play again this season.
Return date: Pre-season
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