Man United injury, suspension news vs. Athletic Bilbao: Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot updates

Manchester United are back in action on Thursday night when they play host to Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.

Last week, the Red Devils produced arguably their best performance of the campaign as they ran out 3-0 victors at the home of the La Liga outfit.

Although Ruben Amorim witnessed his side lose 4-3 at Brentford on Sunday, there will be confidence that they can get over the line at Old Trafford.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with the Spanish outfit, who warmed up for this match with a goalless draw at Real Sociedad.

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

Man United defender Diogo Dalot is facing a period on the sidelines with a calf problem, and Amorim admitted last week that the Portugal international could miss the remainder of the campaign.

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

Lisandro Martinez suffered a severe knee injury during Man United's Premier League match against Crystal Palace on February 2, and the Argentina international is expected to be on the sidelines for the remainder of 2025.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: May 8 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

The ankle injury that Ayden Heaven suffered against Leicester City before the international break was not as serious as first feared, and the centre-back was back on the bench against Newcastle United on April 13, but he has not been seen since.

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

Man United will be missing Joshua Zirkzee for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, with the Netherlands international picking up a hamstring injury during the team's loss to Newcastle in the Premier League on April 13.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: May 8 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)

Toby Collyer was again absent against Brentford on Sunday due to a muscular problem, and it appears likely that he will remain sidelined for the game on Thursday.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: May 8 (vs. Brentford)

Having only recently returned from injury, Matthijs de Ligt picked up a knee issue in the first half against Brentford. While Amorim has insisted that he is hopeful over it only being a minor issue, it remains to be seen when the Dutchman will be available again.

Man United have no players suspended for this match.