Man United are still dealing with a lengthy injury list and Ayden Heaven provided an update on his recovery on Tuesday night.
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Updated 12:27, 19 Mar 2025
Heaven went off against Leicester
Heaven went off against Leicester
Manchester United's 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday was soured by the injury picked up by Ayden Heaven.
The youngster was taken off on a stretcher early in the second half after going down following a tangle with Leicester forward Patson Daka.
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Ruben Amorim was already without senior centre-backs Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Jonny Evans for the clash with the Foxes.
United's next game isn't until April 1 against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground so here's a look at the injury latest and the players who could be fit for the clash with Forest:
Altay Bayindir
Injury: unknown
Ahead of the draw with Everton on February 22, Amorim said Bayindir was "making a recovery". He has not issued an update on him since and he has not been spotted in training.
Possible return date: unknown.
Tom Heaton
Injury: unknown
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 Sociedad, Amorim said: "Harry Maguire we tried not to risk, we will see for Sunday."
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A)
Leny Yoro
Injury: unknown
Yoro was forced off at half-time against Arsenal after requiring treatment during the first half. Amorim confirmed Yoro would miss the games against Sociedad and Leicester but is hopeful he could 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: August.
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
United are yet to provide an update on Heaven's injury. The youngster was spotted leaving the King Power Stadium wearing a protective boot on Sunday, with Amorim saying: "We will see next week. It’s hard to understand because even when he’s on the ground, he can’t speak, he doesn’t know how to explain what he’s feeling because he’s so young.
"It’s hard to understand what he’s feeling."
Heaven provided an update on his recovery on Tuesday evening, writing on social media: "Thank you guys for all the support! I have read all your messages, and I'm doing really well and recovering fast."
Possible return date: unknown
Luke Shaw
Injury: muscle
Shaw has been absent since the beginning of December. His recovery from his latest muscle issue was going well until he suffered a setback a few weeks ago. He is continuing to work on an individual fitness programme but 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 Nottingham Forest on April 1.
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A).
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 the 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.