Manchester United are contending with a number of injury problems as Ruben Amorim prepares for his first match in charge of the club.
A new era for the Red Devils officially begins with the Premier League’s return next weekend following the final international break of 2024, with Amorim taking the managerial reins for the first time in Sunday’s trip to face struggling Ipswich at Portman Road having left Sporting Lisbon to become the sacked Erik ten Hag’s successor on an initial two-and-a-half year contract.
While many things are likely to change quickly for United under the highly-rated Portuguese coach, what does not yet appear to have been solved is the club’s lengthy injury list that may leave him notably short on defensive options for the start of a hectic fixture list across all competitions that includes matches against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City in addition to a Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown with Tottenham.
As Amorim’s first game fast approaches, here is all the latest Manchester United injury news and prospective return dates.
Lisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martinez played the full 90 minutes for United in their final game under the temporary stewardship of caretaker Ruud van Nistelrooy, though did suffer a knock in the 3-0 win over Leicester before the international break.
He subsequently reported for duty with Argentina ahead of their latest World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru, though was sent home early due to what was described as a back problem.
“We didn’t expect the case of Lisandro,” said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni.
“We saw that he had suffered a blow to his back, but apparently, he had no problem, just pain. When he arrived here, the pain increased a bit, he underwent tests and is not fit to be here.”
Martinez will have been assessed upon his return to Manchester and an update will be expected when Amorim faces the media for the first time later this week ahead of the trip to Ipswich.
Potential return date: Unknown
Leny Yoro
Amorim should receive a swift boost at United with the highly-anticipated return of Leny Yoro, who has yet to play a competitive game for the club after sustaining a fractured foot against Arsenal on their pre-season tour of the United States.
MANCHESTER UNITED PREDICTED LINEUP
Man United’s best XI with Rashford as no.9: Onana, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Shaw/Dalot, Fernandes, Garnacho/Amad, Rashford.
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