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Man United injury news vs. FC Twente: Will Luke Shaw return to action?

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League clash with FC Twente.

Manchester United will be bidding to make the perfect start to their 2024-25 Europa League campaign when they welcome Dutch outfit FC Twente to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, including a goalless draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday night.

The 20-time English champions will now switch their attention to European football, with their opening match in the new-look competition set to take place in Manchester against the 2009-10 Eredivisie winners.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Twente, who are preparing to compete in the Europa League for the first time in 10 years.


Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro on July 20, 2024© Imago

Status: Out
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: December 3 (vs. Arsenal)

Yoro will be on the sidelines until at least the start of December due to the fractured metatarsal that he suffered during a pre-season clash with Arsenal, with his debut for the club potentially coming against the Gunners.


Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia on January 6, 2023© Imago

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Malacia missed the entirety of last season due to a serious knee injury which required two separate operations, and the Dutchman is still not ready to return, but he was able to take part in the warm-up part of the club’s training session on Friday.


Manchester United defender Luke Shaw on February 18, 2024© Imago

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: September 25 (vs. Twente)

Shaw has been absent early in the season due to a calf problem, but the club’s left-back has a slight chance of being back in the squad for the European fixture at Old Trafford.


Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on July 31, 2024© Imago

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Toe
Possible return date: September 25 (vs. Twente)

Lindelof is yet to feature this season due to a toe problem, but the Sweden international has a chance of being back in the squad for this match, as he returned to training last week.


MANCHESTER UNITED’S SUSPENSION LIST

Man United have no players suspended for the European fixture.


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