Man United vs Fulham early injury news: 13 out and one in doubt for FA Cup clash
Early injury and absence updates ahead of Manchester United vs Fulham this weekend.
Manchester United will be looking to build on their Premier League victory over Ipswich Town this weekend as they eye a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The Red Devils will host Premier League rivals Fulham in the fifth round of the tournament, following their previous 2-1 win over Leicester City.
The win over Ipswich was a much-needed boost for Ruben Amorim’s side, who remain outside the top ten in the Premier League. United are looking to defend their title in the FA Cup, having snubbed rivals Manchester City of the crown last year.
However, Amorim has a lengthy list of absences hanging over his head, and the latest blow comes in the form of Patrick Dorgu. The new recruit was shown a straight red card during the clash against Ipswich Town, and will miss three games as a result.
As for injuries, we’ve rounded up some the most recent updates from both the United and Fulham managers. Here’s an early look at some early fitness updates before the weekend rolls in.
Man United injury news
Amad Diallo
Diallo has been sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. Amorim confirmed the 22-year-old ‘is out for sure’ but Diallo has stressed he will be back feeling positive.
Potential return date: August 2025
Kobbie Mainoo
Amorim confirmed Mainoo would be out for ‘weeks’ after he suffered an injury during the pre-Tottenham Hotspur training session.
Potential return date: April 2025
Luke Shaw
Shaw’s miserable season continues following yet another fresh injury setback earlier this month. The full-back returned to training but has since been reduced back to the sidelines after another blow in his campaign.
Potential return date: Unknown
Lisandro Martinez
Martinez suffered a cruciate ligament knee injury against Crystal Palace and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season in a hefty blow for United.
Potential return date: Unknown
Toby Collyer
Collyer also picked up an injury prior to the Tottenham game, but it is understood to be less serious than that of Amad and Mainoo.
Potential return date: March 2025
Altay Bayindir
Amorim has admitted he doesn’t have a return date for Bayindir just yet but he continues to recover from an unspecified issue earlier this month.
Potential return date: Unknown
Mason Mount
Mount’s tough season continues as he remains out of action for United. The midfielder has been absent since December with no clear look on when his return might be.
Potential return date: Unknown
Jonny Evans
Evans has also been absent since December and it remains unclear when he will be back in the fold.
Potential return date: Unknown
Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu will serve his suspension after being shown red against Ipswich Town. However, the ban does not impact UEFA tournaments.
Potential return date: March 6th (vs Real Sociedad)
Fulham injury news
Reiss Nelson
Arsenal loanee Nelson could miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury.
Potential return date: Unknown
Kenny Tete
Tete has been out with a knee injury since December and is still expected to be absent for some time, quoted ‘the end of March or beginning of April’.
Potential return date: March/April 2025
Emile Smith Rowe
Marco Silva revealed ahead of Fulham’s clash with Wolves that he wasn’t sure if Smith Rowe would be ready to play. After missing the clash, it’s uncertain whether he will be back in time to face United.
Potential return date: March 2025, maybe sooner
Harry Wilson
Wilson could remain out of action until April after suffering a fractured foot.
Potential return date: April 2025
Sasa Lukic
Lukic is out with a two-match suspension following his yellow card against Wolves.
Potential return date: March 16th (vs Tottenham)