Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Southampton

Manchester United will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Ralf Rangnick's side will enter the contest off the back of a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Tuesday evening, with the 20-time English champions left frustrated after having two goals disallowed at Turf Moor.

The Red Devils have now relinquished fourth spot in the table to West Ham United, with the club sitting fifth ahead of their return to action this weekend.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Southampton, who are currently 12th in England's top flight.

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Status: Out Type of injury: COVID-19 Possible return date: Unknown

Fred tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, missing out against Burnley in the process, and he will also be absent against Southampton this weekend.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: COVID-19 Possible return date: February 12 (vs. Southampton)

Alex Telles has missed Man United's last two matches after testing positive for COVID-19, but there is a chance that the Brazil international could be available for selection this weekend.

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

Eric Bailly returned from the Africa Cup of Nations with an ankle injury, and the Ivory Coast international is now facing a period on the sidelines.

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

Nemanja Matic is unavailable for Man United against Southampton, with Rangnick revealing that the midfielder is currently backing a shin problem.

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Possible return date: Unknown

Mason Greenwood was recently arrested on suspicion of rape, assault, sexual assault and making threats to kill, and he has been suspended by the Red Devils until further notice.