Amad, Martinez, Mainoo - Man United injury news and return dates ahead of Real Sociedad clash

All the latest on Manchester United's injury news ahead of their Europa League clash with Real Sociedad

Manchester United's torrid season continued after they were dumped out of the FA Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Fulham at the weekend.

It leaves United with just one realistic hope of winning silverware - the Europa League. Ruben Amorim's men head to Real Sociedad this week looking to bounce back from disappointment at the weekend.

However, the Portuguese head coach will have another thin squad to pick from with as many as nine players injured heading into the tie. The United boss is set to speak to the media later this week and will provide an update on the current injury situation.

Until then, the Manchester Evening News has compiled the latest on what Amorim has said regarding his injured players and possible return dates after Amad was spotted on crutches over the course of the weekend.

Amad

Injury: Ankle ligaments.

What Amorim has said: "Amad is out for sure until the end of the season. He was alone. He was doing a tackle. The feet were sticking in the grass and some players felt during training sickness so it is everything. Sometimes in moments, everything goes wrong but we have to face the challenge and to focus on the next game."

Estimated return: August.

Altay Bayindir

Injury: Unknown.

What Amorim has said: "Again, I don't have a day, but they [Heaton and Bayindir] are recovering."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Tom Heaton

Injury: Unknown.

What Amorim has said: "Tom is making a recovery. Again, I don't have a day, but they [Heaton and Bayindir] are recovering."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Lisandro Martinez

Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

What Manchester United has said: "Manchester United can confirm that Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament in Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace. Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the appropriate course of treatment and the timescale for his rehabilitation.

"Everyone at Manchester United wishes Lisandro Martinez strength for a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way."

Possible return date: August.

Jonny Evans

Injury: Muscle.

What Manchester United has said: "Amad, Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, are all longer-term concerns."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Luke Shaw

Injury: Muscle.

What Amorim has said: "But Luke [Shaw], for example, is feeling fine, but we have to build his fitness during games, so we have to be careful. I think he’s a very good player, so I will take care of him and I want these kinds of players that are important in our squad for a long period and not just for a game."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Kobbie Mainoo

Injury: Unknown.

What Amorim has said: "Kobbie recovery, I don’t know. We have to adapt to the schedule."

Possible return date: April.

Toby Collyer

Injury: Unknown.

What Amorim has said: "Toby [Collyer] seems to be the closest but not known."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Mason Mount

Injury: Leg.

What Amorim has said: "Mase [Mason Mount] continues to make his recovery, Luke [Shaw] as well, I don’t have a day."

Possible return date: Unknown.