Manchester United have three players currently dealing with injuries, with one potentially returning this week.
Michael Carrick will hope his side can get back to winning ways against Everton next time out. If they do, it will potentially help them climb to third place. The Red Devils drew 1-1 with West Ham during the week, keeping them embroiled in the Champions League race.
Manchester United have three injury doubts coming out of the West Ham game, the first one, and perhaps most intriguing, being Mason Mount.
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The English midfielder is dealing with a minor knock, which has kept him out of the last couple of matches; however, it is likely that he could return against Everton next time out. Manager Carrick said on Monday: “Definitely going into the Everton game, he’ll be back.”
It looks as though his return will come against Everton on the 23rd though, which will be a nice boost for Carrick.
Expected return date – Monday 23 February vs Everton (A)
Matthijs De Ligt
Centre-back De Ligt, who is yet to play under Carrick, as he has been out injured since December, when Ruben Amorim was still in charge.
The United boss spoke about the Dutch defender during his press conference on Monday. He said: “Matta (De Ligt)… the Everton game feels like a long time away at the moment, so we’ll see how he develops, but he’s positive. He’s moving in the right direction, but Mason’s a little bit closer than him.”
Expected return date – Monday 23 February vs Everton (A)
Patrick Dorgu
Finally Patrick Dorgu has played under Carrick, and looked sensational in two games before suffering an unfortunate hamstring injury. He is recovering well, but isn’t that close to making a return yet.
Carrick’s latest update came at the end of January, he said: “Pat, unfortunately, he’s going to be out for a period of time. We’re still working through how long that’s going to be.
“We weren’t sure whether it was a little bit of cramp or whether it was something a little bit more serious, and at the moment, it looks a little bit more on the serious note.”
Expected return date – Saturday 20 March vs Bournemouth
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