Rashford, Martinez, Heaton - Manchester United injury latest and expected return dates
Man United take on Chelsea on Thursday evening with a number of players having missed recent matches due to them still being on the treatment table
Manchester United hope to be boosted by the return of Marcus Rashford for Thursday night's clash against Chelsea.
United are looking to book their place in next season's Champions League with a point against Frank Lampard's side. The Old Trafford outfit head into the game on the back of consecutive wins against Bournemouth and Wolves.
And Erik ten Hag's side will now hope to have Rashford back in contention, with the striker having missed the last two outings due to injury and illness. The England international is back in training and could provide a timely boost for United - who are looking to join Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle United in Europe's elite competition.
Here is the latest United injury round-up.
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Marcus Rashford
Injury: Illness
Potential return date: Chelsea (H), May 25
What ten Hag has said: "Yesterday, he returned to training. He looks quite fit but we have to see today what is the outcome of the training - how did we recover and then we will make our choices."
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Foot
Potential return date: Pre-season
What Martinez has said: In April, the defender released an update following surgery. "Everything went really well, thanks to God! Many thanks for all of your messages. Now focusing on the recovery."
Donny van de Beek
Injury: Knee
Potential return date: Pre-season
What Van de Beek has said: "Everything is going up now, I feel much better and I am on a good road now. I have to eat a lot of protein as well to recover - I have to eat well for my knee. Football is a big part of your life and you enjoy it every day with your teammates. And if you have to miss that, I try to see it now in a positive way. I am just getting closer every day to being on the pitch again and I can't wait to be back."
Marcel Sabitzer
Injury: Knee
Potential return date: Pre-season
What United have said: "Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a meniscal injury which will, unfortunately, rule him out for the remainder of the season," a statement released by the club reads. "Everyone at the club is disappointed to lose Marcel's services, as the Reds chase a strong finish to the season in the Premier League and FA Cup, and we are grateful for his contribution to our progress so far."
Tom Heaton
Injury: Ankle
Potential return date: Unknown
What Heaton has said: Back in March, the reserve goalkeeper explained: "Yeah, unfortunately the day before the Fulham game I rolled my ankle in training. Thankfully, it’s not too bad but it’ll mean a couple of weeks out, I think. I should be back some point in April somewhere, hopefully halfway through." Since then, Heaton has not been on the bench for United.
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