De Ligt, Heaven, Mainoo: Man Utd injuries and return dates ahead of Lyon and Newcastle United

Manchester United face a huge week in their season as they prepare to take on Ligue 1 side Lyon in the quarter finals of the Europa League. The Red Devils beat Spanish side Real Sociedad in the round of 16 to set up the last-eight clash with the French outfit.

Ruben Amorim’s side head into the game on the back of a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest and a 0-0 draw with Manchester City. They have conceded few chances since their return from the international break but scoring goals remains a key issue for Amorim.

It is something the Red Devils will need to rectify if they want to advance in the Europa League. After their clash with Lyon, the Red Devils head to the north east to take on Newcastle United in their next Premier League clash. While United are sitting adrift in the bottom half of the division, finishing as high up the table is vital when it comes to banking as much prize money as possible.

As United prepare for a key week, we take a look at their latest injury problems and when each player could be expected to return.

Man United injury and return dates

Ayden Heaven

After impressing on his debut against Arsenal, Heaven started against Sociedad and Leicester City ahead of the international break. However, he sustained an injury against the Foxes and was stretchered off. Amorim revealed after the international break his injury was not as serious as first feared and that the defender would be back before the end of the season. The former Arsenal man followed those comments up with a post on his Instagram telling supporters he would be back soon.

Potential return date: v Lyon, April 17

Matthijs de Ligt

Amorim revealed ahead of the Manchester derby that De Ligt had picked up a minor injury in the defeat against Forest last week. He missed the clash with Pep Guardiola’s side and remains a doubt for the trip to Lyon. If he is not able to make Thursday’s clash, Amorim is unlikely to risk him against Newcastle at the weekend.

Potential return date: v Lyon, April 17

Kobbie Mainoo

The midfielder has been out since February after picking up an injury in training. He has now returned to training at United and was not risked against City in the Manchester derby over the weekend. He could very well be back in the squad to face Lyon this week.

Potential return date: v Lyon, April 10

Jonny Evans

The 107-time Northern Ireland international has not played since December due to a muscle problem. He is unlikely to be among the travelling squad for the visit to Lyon

Potential return date: Unknown

Lisandro Martinez

The Argentinian defender sustained a serious knee injury in early February in a Premier League loss to Crystal Palace. The centre-back has already undergone surgery for the issue and is not expected to play well into next season and possible into 2026.

Potential return date: Next season

Amad Diallo

The forward quickly established his importance under Amorim with the winner in the Manchester derby in December and with a goal against Liverpool in early January. However, he sustained a cruel ankle injury in February that was initially set to rule him out for the rest of the season. However, Amorim has revealed the winger still has a part to play this term and is expected back at some point in May.

Potential return date: v Chelsea, May 18