Manchester United is facing several significant injury issues as they prepare for this weekend’s Manchester derby.
Ruben Amorim’s team is set to return to the field following the international break, having secured a dramatic last-minute victory against Burnley.
The Portuguese manager remains under scrutiny after United’s humiliating defeat in the League Cup to Grimsby Town, and he will be eager for his injured players to be fit for the match at the Etihad Stadium.
The Red Devils aim to achieve consecutive victories after suffering a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw against Fulham in their first two Premier League matches.
In this context, Standard Sport offers the most recent updates on Manchester United’s injury status and expected return dates as they approach a challenging series of matches, including encounters with Chelsea and Brentford following their trip across the city.
Matheus Cunha
United’s first big-money summer signing was hauled off in the first half of the Burnley win, replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
The former Wolves forward had started up top but was withdrawn with a hamstring injury.
Amorim said afterwards that he did not know how serious the injury was, but stated that he “needed” Cunha “really badly to be competitive”.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Man City (A)
Mason Mount
Another that the United manager has said he needs, Mount was also a casualty against the Clarets.
He was taken off at half-time having “played 30 minutes with an injury,” Amorim confirmed.
The England international’s injury remains unknown, as does its severity.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Man City (A)
Diogo Dalot
The defender withdrew from Portugal’s squad over the recent international break with a ‘muscle discomfort’.
Dalot played the full 90 minutes against Burnley at left wing-back, with Patrick Dorgu on the bench.
Whether the full-back will be available for the Manchester derby burns down to a late fitness test.
Potential return date: Sunday, September 14 vs Man City (A)
Lisandro Martinez
There is more positive news, however, for Amorim as Martinez is edging closer to a return from his ACL injury.
The Argentine has been sidelined since February with the issue, but is now back training on the grass at Carrington.
Potential return date: Sunday, October 25 vs Brighton (H)
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