Dorgu, Mbeumo, Sesko – Man United injury news and possible return dates
Manchester United have been handed an injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Leeds United.
Manchester United have been handed an injury boost over Patrick Dorgu. (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.)
Manchester United have been handed an injury boost ahead of their return to Premier League action next week. After the international break and FA Cup action, United are back in action next Monday when they host rivals Leeds United.
United were last in action on Friday, 20 March, when they had to settle for a point from a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. That result left United in third place in the Premier League table, one point above Aston Villa in fourth.
The match against Bournemouth also saw Harry Maguire shown a red card, meaning that he will be suspended for the match vs Leeds.
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The extra break has given some members of the United squad extra time to recover from any bumps, bruises or injuries. With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest from the United treatment room.
Patrick Dorgu
Injury: Hamstring
The full-back has missed the last eight Premier League games due to a hamstring injury sustained in the closing stages of the clash against Arsenal. He is now back doing individual work on the grass as he steps up his recovery from the injury.
Potential return date: Vs Liverpool (H), Sunday, 3 May
Bryan Mbeumo
Injury: Knock
The forward was withdrawn in the second half of the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as a precaution. He then pulled out of the Cameroon squad over the international break.
Potential return date: Vs Leeds (H), Mon, 13 April
Benjamin Sesko
Injury: Knock
Like Mbeumo, Sesko pulled out of international duty over the break. The striker has been dealing with a fitness concern over the last few weeks, but should be able to feature for United against Leeds.
Potential return date: Vs Leeds (H), Mon, 13 April
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Calf
The centre-back has missed the last five Premier League games due to the injury, but is closing in on a comeback.
What has been said: “[Lisandro is] closer, a lot closer. He’s getting there, so after this one. I think he’ll be alright.”
Potential return date: Vs Leeds (H), Mon, 13 April
Matthijs de Ligt
Injury: Back
The defender has been out of action since November due to a back injury.
What has been said: “He’s obviously trying to work to get back but it’s just the back issue, really, that’s proving difficult. We’ll keep working as hard as we can, to get him back as quickly as we can.”
Potential return date: Unknown
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