Premier League Gameweek 5
Sep 16, 2023 3.00pm
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FT Old Trafford
  • Bruno Fernandes 45'+3' yellowcard
  • Hannibal Mejbri 73' goal
  • Hannibal Mejbri 90'+2' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Tariq Lamptey 4'
  • yellowcard Tariq Lamptey 4'
  • goal Danny Welbeck 20'
  • yellowcard Jan Paul van Hecke 24'
  • goal Pascal Gross 53'
  • goal Joao Pedro 71'

Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Man United injury, suspension list vs. Brighton

Manchester United will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.

The Red Devils entered the international break off the back of a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Erik ten Hag's side have picked up six points from their four league games this season, which has left them down in 11th position in the table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Brighton, who beat Newcastle United last time out.


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 next month.


Mason Mount

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

Mount has missed Man United's last two games due to the injury that he suffered in the two-goal loss at Tottenham, and he will also be absent here, but a return for the attacker is close.


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

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


Sofyan Amrabat

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

New signing Amrabat was forced to withdraw from the Morocco squad due to injury, and Ten Hag has said that the midfielder will not be available for selection this weekend.


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 should soon be available.


Raphael Varane

Status: Out 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 is closing in on a return to the first team.


MANCHESTER UNITED SUSPENSION LIST

Man United will not be missing any players through suspension for this match, but Antony will be absent, as the forward is currently taking a leave of absence to deal with a personal issue, while Jadon Sancho will also not play, with the forward training away from the main group due to his fall-out with Ten Hag.


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