De Ligt, Dalot, Heaven - Manchester United injury news and return dates vs Athletic Club
The latest Man Utd injury news and return dates ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg.
Manchester United have been handed a fresh injury setback ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Club. United already have one foot in the final, but won't take any chances with their team selection for the decisive clash at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim made eight changes to his starting line up against Brentford at the weekend and is expected to revert to the same side that won 3-0 in Bilbao a week ago. Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund were all rested for the recent defeat to Brentford and should be fit enough to start on Thursday night.
It is not all good news for United though, with key defender Matthijs de Ligt ruled out of the clash after he limped out of their weekend defeat. The Dutch defender lasted 35 minutes when he went down injured after a collision with Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up to Brentford's second goal. Here is all the latest injury news for the match.
Manchester United latest injury news
Christian Eriksen - 8 May vs Athletic Club (H)
Eriksen did not take part in the open training session yesterday but club sources confirmed he would be available for selection if required by Ruben Amorim.
Noussair Mazraoui - 8 May vs Athletic Club (H)
Mazraoui was rested for the weekend defeat to Brentford and is expected to be back in the side for the Europa League second leg against Athletic Club.
Ayden Heaven - 11 May vs West Ham (H)
Heaven took part in an individual training session on Wednesday and could be involved in the matchday squad when they face West Ham in the Premier League this weekend.
Toby Collyer - 16 May vs Chelsea (A)
Collyer did not take part in the first-team training session on Wednesday morning. It is unclear how long it will be until he is available for selection again.
Matthijs de Ligt - 16 May vs Chelsea (A)
De Ligt was withdrawn in the first half of the weekend defeat to Brentford and missed their open training session in midweek. He has been ruled out of both matches this week.
Diogo Dalot - Unknown
Dalot might not feature again this season after his recent calf injury. He won't be available to face Athletic Club this week but could potentially be back for a possible Europa League final.
Joshua Zirkzee - Unknown
Zirkzee has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring issue. United won't rush him back into action after such a setback.
Lisandro Martinez - Unknown
Martinez is a long-term injury concern after he underwent successful ACL surgery earlier in the year. There is still no timeframe on when he might be available again.