Manchester United are back in action on Thursday evening when they square off against Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
Ruben Amorim‘s has eyes on winning this competition in order to secure qualification for the Champions League for 2025-26.
The Red Devils warmed up for their visit to Spain with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League, Rasmus Hojlund netting a 96th-minute equaliser at the Vitality Stadium.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their trip to the San Mames Stadium, the venue that will stage the final next month.
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.
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.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: May 1 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)
Altay Bayindir has missed the last two matches due to an issue that he sustained in training, and the club’s number two goalkeeper remains a major doubt for this fixture.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: May 4 (vs. Brentford)
Amad Diallo suffered an ankle injury during a training session in February, which had seemingly ended this season, but it is understood that the attacker could be back on the field at the start of May. However, it is highly likely that he would be thrust into a match of this magnitude, so Sunday’s meeting with Brentford may be more realistic.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: May 1 (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 now missed the team’s last three matches, and the ex-Arsenal youngster remains a major doubt for this game.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: May 1 (vs. Athletic Bilbao)
Matthijs Ligt has now missed Man United’s last six matches with a foot injury, but the Netherlands international is in the latter stages of his recovery, and a spot against Athletic this week has not yet been ruled out.
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.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg
Possible return date: May 4 (vs. Brentford)
Toby Collyer was again be unavailable for selection last weekend due to “a small issue in his leg”, but the midfielder could potentially return for the clash with Brentford on May 4.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S SUSPENSION LIST
Man United have no players suspended for this match.
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