Manchester United Injury Update: Yoro, Højlund, Shaw, and Others
Manchester United enter the international break with multiple players nursing injuries.
United head into the break following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. This result leaves Erik ten Hag’s squad in 14th place in the Premier League, with two losses in their first three matches of the season.
As the focus shifts to United’s upcoming Premier League match against Southampton later this month, the team will also prepare for the start of their Europa League campaign against FC Twente and a Carabao Cup third-round clash at home against Barnsley.
Several key players were absent during the recent defeat to Liverpool. Here’s an overview of when Manchester United might expect their return.
Leny Yoro
Leny Yoro has yet to make his official debut for Manchester United due to a fractured metatarsal sustained during the pre-season tour in the United States.
Yoro successfully underwent surgery last month and is expected to take around three months to recover fully. Consequently, United likely won’t see the young center-back in action until later in the year.
Expected return: November
Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Højlund picked up a hamstring injury during a pre-season friendly against Arsenal in the United States.
Since then, Højlund has been in recovery and missed United’s opening three Premier League games, as well as the Community Shield. The club is hopeful that the striker will be fit to play after the international break.
Expected return: Southampton (A) – September 14
Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw has been recovering from a calf injury suffered during pre-season.
After missing the first four matches of the season, including the Community Shield, United expressed optimism that Shaw could return following the international break. However, it remains uncertain if he will feature in the upcoming trip to Southampton.
Expected return: Southampton (A) – September 14
Tyrell Malacia
Tyrell Malacia has been out with a knee injury since May 2023 and faced a setback in his recovery.
Erik ten Hag recently mentioned that there is hope for Malacia’s return soon. The left-back hasn’t played for United in over a year, but the club is optimistic that he could rejoin the matchday squad in the near future.
Expected return: October
Mason Mount
Mason Mount recently announced via social media that he is sidelined with a “minor muscle issue,” adding to United’s growing injury list.
Mount’s injury prevented him from playing in the recent loss to Liverpool, but no specific timeline has been given for his return.
Expected return: Unknown
Victor Lindelof
Victor Lindelof is currently out of action due to a toe injury sustained during United’s pre-season defeat to Liverpool in the United States.
Lindelof has not yet returned to training, and there is no clear timetable for his recovery. Erik ten Hag is expected to provide an update on Lindelof’s condition after the international break.
Expected return: Unknown
