The latest Manchester United news as we bring you the latest from the treatment room with goalkeeper Andre Onana a major doubt for the Premier League match against Leicester City.
Manchester United have been handed another selection worry ahead of the Premier League game against Leicester City on Sunday evening (7pm kick-off), with goalkeeper Andre Onana now a major doubt through illness.
Should he be unavailable, then he will be added to an already extensive injury list, which may cause manager Ruben Amorim a bit of a headache. As many as 11 players are currently struggling with injury, with the United boss naming youngsters on the bench for the last few games.
It seems that United may now have to return to more youngsters from the start, with Ayden Heaven impressing over the last few games. It comes just a few months after he completed a move from Arsenal.
With the latest update on Onana in mind, here is a rundown of the latest from the injury room ahead of the trip to the King Power Stadium.
Andre Onana
The goalkeeper is a major doubt for the game against Leicester after feeling unwell on the morning of the game. With kick-off not until 7pm, the player is hoping that he will recover in time to be able to feature in the match, but United are already putting plans into place for his possible replacement with both Dermot Mee and Elyh Harrison options.
Altay Bayindir
Injury: Unknown
He has missed the last nine matches in all competitions through injury, and is yet to be spotted back in training.
Possible return date: Unknown
Tom Heaton
Injury: Unknown
The third goalkeeper on the injury list. 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 hasn’t made an appearance since being taken off before extra time in the FA Cup clash with Fulham at the start of the month. Following the win over Real Sociedad Amorim said that the club would ‘see’ if the defender would be available against his former club Leicester.
Possible return date: March 16 (Leicester A)
Leny Yoro
Injury: Unknown
The defender was taken off at half time in last weekend’s win against Arsenal after appearing to be in discomfort during the first half.
What Amorim has said: “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: Knee
The defender suffered an ACL injury back in February and has since undergone surgery. He will now step up his rehabilitation in anticipation for next season,
Possible return date: Next season
Jonny Evans
Injury: Muscle
The defender has not made an appearance for United since the 4-3 Carabao Cup loss against Tottenham back in December.
Possible return date: Unknown
Luke Shaw
Injury: Muscle
The left-back suffered a set-back to his recovery from injury a few weeks ago.
Possible return date: Unknown
Kobbie Mainoo
Injury: Unknown
The midfielder suffered the injury before the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. He is not expected to be fit for the game against Leicester, with Amorim saying he would be out for ‘weeks’.
Possible return date: April 1 (Nottingham Forest A)
Mason Mount
Injury: Leg
What Amorim has said: “I think he will be on the bench, we will see. We need him and every player. If he is fit I will take him. He cannot play too many minutes but just five minutes of Mason Mount is perfect.”
Possible return date: March 16 (Leicester A)
Amad
Injury: Ankle
Despite initially being ruled out for the rest of the season, there is now some hope that he could make a return before the final game.
What Amorim has 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
