Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United
Manchester United secured a 3-0 win against Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday to enter the international break on a high note. But it wasn't all celebrations for Ruben Amorim's men, who suffered the loss of young defender Ayden Heaven early in the second half following a clash with Leicester's Patson Daka. The scene looked worrying with Heaven in obvious agony and he left the ground wearing a protective boot.
Injury woes have plagued United's defence for much of the season with Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Jonny Evans all currently sidelined. However, the upcoming international break could be a boon, allowing key players some much-needed recovery time to aim for contention in the next match.
Turning their attention to their next fixture against Nottingham Forest, United are carefully monitoring their walking wounded as they prepare for their trip to the City Ground. Here’s the rundown on the injury situation and who might make it back for their duel with Forest.
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Altay Bayindir
Injury: Unknown
Ahead of the draw with Everton on February 22, Amorim said Bayindir was "making a recovery". There's been no update on him since.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Tom Heaton
Injury: Unknown
Veteran stopper Heaton has also been absent recently. Speaking last month, Amorim said: "Tom is making a recovery. Again, I don't have a day, but they [Heaton and Bayindir] are recovering."
Possible return date: Unknown.
Harry Maguire
Injury: Unknown
Maguire was taken off ahead of extra-time in the FA Cup clash with Fulham on March 2. Speaking after the win over Real Sociedad last week, Amorim said: "Harry Maguire we tried not to risk, we will see for Sunday."
He didn't make it and isn't in the England squad, but the hope is that he will be good to go against Forest.
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A)
Harry Maguire should be back on the other side of the international break
Leny Yoro
Injury: Unknown
Yoro was forced off at half-time against Arsenal after requiring treatment during the first half. Amorim confirmed he would miss the games against Sociedad and Leicester but is hopeful he will return for the clash with Forest.
"No, no [Yoro's absence] is not long-term," he said. "Leny cannot play this game (vs Sociedad) and the other game (vs Leicester)."
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A).
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Martinez ruptured his ACL in United's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on February 2. He underwent surgery last month. United have not put a timeframe on how long he will be out for, but he will not play again this season.
Possible return date: Start of next season
Jonny Evans
Injury: Muscle
Evans was last in the matchday squad when United lost 2-0 to Wolves on Boxing Day. He last made an appearance when United lost 4-3 to Spurs in the Carabao Cup on December 19.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Ayden Heaven
Injury: Unknown
Heaven was involved in a tangle with Leicester forward Patson Daka early in the second half of Sunday's win and required extensive attention from United and Leicester medical personnel before he was carried off on a stretcher. Amorim said Heaven was unable to speak after he suffered the potentially serious injury and an update has yet to be given, but he was spotted hobbling out of the King Power stadium while wearing a protective boot.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Ayden Heaven was impressive again before he was stretchered off with an injury
Luke Shaw
Injury: Muscle
Shaw has been absent since the beginning of December. His recovery from his latest issue was going well until he suffered a setback a few weeks ago. He is continuing to work on an individual fitness programme and it remains to be seen when he will next be available for selection.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Kobbie Mainoo
Injury: Unknown
Mainoo suffered an unspecified injury ahead of United's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and Amorim said he expected to be without the midfielder for "weeks". He could be back for the clash with Forest.
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A).
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Amad
Injury: Ankle
United lost Amad to an ankle injury ahead of the defeat at Tottenham and Amorim admitted he expected to be without him for the rest of the season. However, speaking after last week's draw with Sociedad, Amorim said: "Even Amad, we will see in the end of the last month. I don't want to say anything but I have the hope to have Amad before the end of the season."
Possible return date: May.
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