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The latest Man Utd injury news and updates ahead of the Premier League clash with Fulham this weekend.
Manchester United could be without three senior players when they host Fulham in the Premier League this weekend.
Michael Carrick has enjoyed a perfect start to life as United head coach, but knows he is in for a different type of test when Fulham visit Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Unlike the recent wins over Man City and Arsenal, there will be more pressure on Carrick's side to win against a team that sits below them in the Premier League.
The new United head coach might have some difficult selection decisions to make and he is certain to make at least one change to his starting line up this weekend. United will be without one of the stars of their Arsenal win and could be without three first-team players in total. Here is all the latest injury news.
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Manchester United injury latest and predicted return dates
De Ligt has been eased back into action after his recent back issue and should resume training over the coming weeks. There is a hope that he should be available for selection again early next month. United have good cover at centre-back, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he was rested until the trip to face Everton either.
Zirkzee was initially ruled out for a 'couple of weeks' after he missed the derby win over Man City earlier in the month. It would be a surprise if he was back to face Fulham this weekend, but he could also be back for the Tottenham clash.
Dorgu is set to miss at least two months of action after he suffered a hamstring issue against Arsenal over the weekend. United insist there is still no precise timeline on his return, but he might not be back until after the March international break.
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