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Manchester United injury update: Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro latest news and return dates

Manchester United injury update: Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro latest news and return dates

For all the talk of a crisis, Manchester United head into the international break as one of the Premier League’s form teams.

While Saturday’s win over Luton at Old Trafford was hardly swashbuckling stuff, Erik ten Hag’s side now won four of their last five League games.

With that in mind, despite a largely miserable start to the season, perhaps a push for the top four is not out of the question.

Trying to analyse United’s difficult start also requires applying context. Ten Hag has been without a number of key players due to various injuries, albeit the problems upstairs at the club appear to be far more deep-rooted.

Still dealing with absences, here’s a look at the latest Man United injuries.

Rasmus Hojlund

Rasmus Hojlund came off against Luton holding his hamstring and has since withdrawn from Denmark duty over the international break.

“In this moment, I can't comment anything about it because I don't know the assessment,” said Ten Hag on Saturday. “You have to wait 24 hours. Give them and the medical (team) 24 hours to see what is the problem, if there is a problem."

Since then, a club statement has pointed to a potential return by the end of the month for Hojlund.

Potential return date: November 29, vs Galatasaray

Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen was also forced off on Saturday with what appeared to be a knee injury. Like Hojlund, he withdrew from the Danish squad.

United have confirmed a knee injury will keep Eriksen out for around a month.

Potential return date: December 2023

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed Saturday’s victory with illness and is expected back after the international break.

Potential return date: Sunday 26 November vs Everton

Luke Shaw

England international Luke Shaw has only played twice this season due to a muscle injury but there is hope he will return after the international break.

Potential return date: Sunday 26 November vs Everton

Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans returned to United over the summer and has since established himself back in the first-team. He was, however, injured during the dramatic loss to Copenhagen in the Champions League and is expected to miss a few weeks.

Potential return date: December

Big blow: Casemiro seems unlikely to play again before Christmas (AP)
Big blow: Casemiro seems unlikely to play again before Christmas (AP)

Casemiro

Influential midfielder Casemiro injured his hamstring in the Carabao Cup earlier this month and will likely miss most of December.

“I’m always a little bit holding back on such issues,” said ten Hag earlier this month.

“I expect some back but, for instance, Casemiro and Martinez are really strong injuries and I don’t expect them back before Christmas.”

Potential return date: January

Lisandro Martinez

Martinez, like Casemiro, seems unlikely to play again this year after undergoing surgery following a foot injury.

Potential return date: January