Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Manchester United will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils opened their 2024-25 season with a 1-0 success over Fulham at Old Trafford, but they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex last weekend.
There is pressure on head coach Erik ten Hag to deliver a positive result in this contest, as two defeats from three games would represent a poor start for the 20-time English champions.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Liverpool, who have won both of their games at the start of the new campaign.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: November 2 (vs. Chelsea)
Yoro will be on the sidelines until at least the start of November due to the fractured metatarsal that he suffered during the club’s pre-season friendly with Arsenal in July.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Southampton)
Hojlund picked up a hamstring injury during a pre-season fixture with Arsenal, and the Denmark international will again miss out here, but he could be back for the team’s next game against Southampton.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Malacia missed the entirety of last season due to a serious knee injury, and the Dutchman is still not ready to return, but it is believed that he could be back before the end of 2024.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Southampton)
Shaw is again on the sidelines for Man United, this time due to a calf problem, but the club’s left-back has a chance of being available for selection against Southampton after the international break.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Toe
Possible return date: September 1 (vs. Liverpool)
Lindelof is yet to feature this season due to a toe problem, but there is a slight chance that the Sweden international could be back in the squad for this contest.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: September 1 (vs. Liverpool)
Mount was forced off at the interval of the clash with Brighton last time out due to a muscular issue, and he is now a doubt for the game against Liverpool.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S SUSPENSION LIST
Man United have no players suspended for the Premier League clash.
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