Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bayern Munich

Manchester United will open their Champions League Group A campaign with a trip to Germany to take on Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

The Red Devils will enter the clash with Thomas Tuchel's side off the back of a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Erik ten Hag's side have picked up just six points from their five league games this season, which has left them down in 13th position in the table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Bayern, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Bayer Leverkusen on Friday evening.

Luke Shaw

Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Shaw suffered a muscular problem in the recent defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, and the England international is not expected to be back on the field until the latter stages of October.

Mason Mount

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: September 20 (vs. Bayern Munich)

Mount has missed Man United's last three games due to the injury that he suffered in the two-goal loss at Tottenham, but he has a chance of returning to the squad for this match.

Tyrell Malacia

Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Malacia is still on the sidelines due to a muscular problem, with the Netherlands international not expected back until the end of next month at the earliest.

Tom Heaton

Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: Unknown

Experienced goalkeeper Heaton picked up a calf injury in training ahead of the start of the new season, and the Englishman remains on the sidelines.

Sofyan Amrabat

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Back Possible return date: September 20 (vs. Bayern Munich)

New signing Amrabat was forced to withdraw from the recent Morocco squad due to injury, which ruled him out against Brighton, but he has a slight chance of being available here.

Amad Diallo

Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Amad is still unavailable for selection due to a knee injury that he picked up during pre-season, with the Ivorian likely to be missing until next month.

Kobbie Mainoo

Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: Unknown

Mainoo has been unavailable for selection due to an ankle problem that he suffered during pre-season, but he has made major progress in his recovery and is closing in on a return to full fitness.

Raphael Varane

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: September 20 (vs. Bayern Munich)

Varane picked up an issue during the recent clash with Nottingham Forest, but the former France international has made strong progress and has a slight chance of being available here.

MANCHESTER UNITED SUSPENSION LIST

Man United will not be missing any players through suspension, but Antony will be absent, as the Brazilian is currently taking a leave of absence to deal with a personal issue.

Jadon Sancho will also not play at Allianz Arena, with the forward training away from the main group due to his fall-out with Ten Hag, which could see him leave during the January transfer window.