Ruben Amorim has provided the latest team news ahead of Manchester United's Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday with an update on the likes of Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez
Noussair Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui could return for Manchester United's trip to Liverpool
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Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they travel to rivals Liverpool looking to pile more misery on to Arne Slot.
United come into the clash on the back of a 2-0 win over Sunderland before the international break, while Liverpool have suffered three straight defeats, something they had not done since the spring of 2023.
On Friday, Ruben Amorim sat down with the media to provide the latest injury news ahead of a busy period for United. At the top of the agenda was Noussair Mazraoui's fitness and the long-awaited return of Lisandro Martinez.
Ahead of the trip to Anfield, here is all the latest United injury news...
Noussair Mazraoui
The full-back has not played since September 20, but he did report to Morocco's training camp for their World Cup qualifying wins against Congo and Bahrain. However, he did not feature in either.
Mazraoui is back at Carrington, but it's unclear whether he will be fit for Anfield.
What Amorim has said: Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, he said: "Mazraoui, I don't know."
Possible return date: Liverpool (A) - Sunday, October 19.
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui missed the win over Sunderland with injury
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui missed the win over Sunderland with injury
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Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Martinez ruptured his ACL in the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in February and, after undergoing successful surgery, has been continuing his recovery.
A specific timeline has not been established for the defender's return, but he has recently returned to the grass. However, despite whispers that he could return after the October international break, Martinez won't be fit for Liverpool.
What Amorim has said: "Licha is not available. Near but is just returning."
Possible return date: November.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been missing with an ACL injury since February
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been missing with an ACL injury since February
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Ayden Heaven
Heaven has been an unused substitute for United in their last five games, with his previous appearance coming in the EFL Cup defeat to Grimsby Town. However, he picked up a knock while on national team duty.
During England's Under-20s loss to Switzerland, the defender went down and received treatment before being replaced at half-time. Fortunately, Amorim did not namecheck Heaven in his pre-match press conference.
What Amorim has said: "The rest of the guys, the national players are ready but if you saw the games, some of the players played in Japan so we need to be careful to give more time," he said on Friday.
"We try to balance everything to get everyone ready but the guys who are returning from national teams are ready to play."
Return date: Sunday, October 19.
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