Manchester United will be looking to recover from their recent defeat to Tottenham Hotspur as they prepare to host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
Following a victorious start to their 2023-24 Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 14, Erik ten Hag’s side couldn’t maintain their momentum and suffered a 2-0 loss against Tottenham last weekend. Returning to home turf for this fixture will undoubtedly provide a sense of comfort for the Red Devils.
Ahead of the clash with Forest, Sports Weez presents the latest injury and suspension updates concerning Manchester United. Their opponents, Forest, will enter the match on the back of a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United.
Here is the comprehensive rundown of Man United’s injury and suspension news:
- Mason Mount
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Unknown
- Possible Return Date: September 16 (vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)
Summer signing Mason Mount will miss the upcoming games against both Forest and Arsenal due to an injury sustained during the defeat against Tottenham.
- Tyrell Malacia
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Muscle
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Malacia continues to remain sidelined due to a muscular issue, and it remains uncertain when he will be fit to play.
- Tom Heaton
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Calf
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Having sustained a calf injury during preseason training, Tom Heaton is expected to be out until next month at the earliest.
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Status: Major Doubt
- Type of Injury: Back
- Possible Return Date: August 26 (vs. Forest)
Hojlund has missed Man United’s first two matches due to a back problem, but there is a possibility that he could be available for the game against Forest.
- Amad Diallo
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Knee
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Amad, who returned to the club this summer after a successful loan spell at Sunderland, will not be able to play due to a knee injury sustained during preseason.
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Status: Out
- Type of Injury: Ankle
- Possible Return Date: Unknown
Expected to feature prominently for Man United this season, teenager Kobbie Mainoo will not be available for selection due to an ankle injury suffered during the club’s pre-season tour.
- Harry Maguire
- Status: Minor Doubt
- Type of Injury: Ankle
- Possible Return Date: August 26 (vs. Forest)
Although Harry Maguire was absent from the squad against Tottenham due to a minor ankle injury, he is expected to be fit and ready for the team’s third match of the new campaign.
Suspension List:
Fortunately, Manchester United will not have any players serving suspensions for this upcoming match.