Pogba, Martial, Van de Beek, Mata – Manchester United injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester United go into the derby in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on Sunday with a number of damage issues.

United face a tricky ask in opposition to their rivals, who’re on a 21-game successful streak and are 14 factors clear on the high of the Premier League desk.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s facet have failed to attain in every of their final three video games in all competitions and have drawn 4 of their final 5 league matches.

Issues are much more troublesome for Solskjaer by the dearth of availability of a few of his squad for the 4.30pm kick-off on the Etihad Stadium.

Right here is the complete damage listing, full with Solskjaer quotes and doable return dates.

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Paul Pogba

Pogba has been out since struggling a thigh damage within the 3-3 draw with Everton originally of February.

United have struggled in his absence, successful simply three of the seven video games in all competitions with out the French midfielder, who’s again coaching however isn’t match-ready.

What Solskjaer mentioned on Friday : “I in all probability would not see Paul being prepared, no.” He added on Tuesday: “He’s very optimistic. He’s working actually exhausting. He is aware of when he will get again we haven’t received two or three video games to play him into type, so he’s working exhausting on his health.”

Anticipated return date: March 18

Anthony Martial

Martial performed 11 minutes off the bench in opposition to Chelsea final weekend, however missed the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace with what Solskjaer described as a “knock on his knee”.

Nevertheless, the Frenchman was with the United squad that arrived at the Lowry Hotel on Friday night.

What Solskjaer mentioned on Friday : “Martial, possibly.”

Anticipated return date: Sunday

Edinson Cavani

One man who wasn’t spotted with the squad on the eve of the game was striker Edinson Cavani.

The Uruguayan returned to motion within the mid-week draw with Crystal Palace and performed 74 minutes following a 17-day absence with a muscular damage.

Whereas he may haven’t been noticed by photographers or arrived at a distinct time, his absence does solid doubt on whether or not he will probably be out there for the derby.

Anticipated return date: N/A

Donny van de Beek

Van de Beek has not performed since coming off the bench within the closing phases of the 1-1 draw with West Brom on February 14.

The 23-year-old midfielder was an unused substitute at Stamford Bridge, however has been saved off the pitch with a thriller downside. He wasn’t with the squad on Saturday.

What Solskjaer mentioned on Tuesday: “He’s not there but fully. The place we wish him to be or he desires to be, so he’s nonetheless a doubt for tomorrow.”

Anticipated return date: N/A

Victor Lindelof

The Swedish centre-back has been combating a again downside all through the season and was an unused substitute at Selhurst Park in midweek, with Eric Bailly beginning in his place. Lindelof will probably be out there in opposition to Metropolis and will probably be competing with Bailly for a spot within the line-up.

“I missed a couple of video games as properly and I’m simply making an attempt to handle it in a great way,” Lindelof told the club website. “I missed a couple of video games and I got here again slowly. I performed one recreation after which I received to relaxation once more, it felt a bit higher.”

What Solskjaer mentioned on Friday: “I might consider at the least Victor must be nice. He was on the bench. He was nonetheless feeling the consequences of his again however hopefully he’ll be OK.”

Anticipated return date: Sunday

David de Gea

De Gea is presently in Spain after travelling again to his homeland to be together with his accomplice for the delivery of their first baby, which he introduced on social media on Thursday.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper was changed by Dean Henderson for United’s draw with Palace on Wednesday and received’t be in rivalry for some time.

What Solskjaer mentioned on Friday: “As quickly as David travels again we’ve got to observe the principles, so I anticipate him to be prepared very quickly. We allowed him to return and we wish him again as quickly as doable – however he’s a human being. I do not know when he’s again, nevertheless it will not be lengthy.”

Anticipated return date: March 11

Juan Mata

Mata is on the fringes of the United squad and is out of contract on the finish of the season. He’s presently out with an unspecified damage and can miss the derby this weekend.

The Spaniard made substitute appearances in opposition to Actual Sociedad and Newcastle final month, however isn’t anticipated to be out there till United’s recreation in opposition to West Ham on March 14 on the earliest.

Manchester United had been held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday night time.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his players had been annoyed for the third goalless recreation in succession, dropping extra factors to permit Man Metropolis to streak away on the Premier League’s summit, on a poor day for the forwards.

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What Solskjaer mentioned on February 25: “Juan will sadly be out for a few weeks.”

Anticipated return date: March 14

Phil Jones

Jones has been out with a critical knee damage all season and has not performed for the membership since scoring in a 6-1 FA Cup win over Tranmere in January 2020.

What Solskjaer mentioned on Tuesday: “I am undecided how lengthy it will likely be, how lengthy is a chunk of rope? Hopefully this season but when not then the beginning of subsequent.”

Anticipated return date: N/A