Manchester United midfielder ruled out for a ‘few weeks’ with injury but trio return to training

Manchester United have provided an injury and availability update on eight players ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford .

Erik ten Hag heads into that game under mounting pressure with United enduring their worst-ever start to a Premier League season. But he will have been relieved to see three key men return to training on Thursday.

Noussair Mazraoui, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad were all spotted in the latest session at Carrington. Mazraoui underwent a minor precautionary corrective heart procedure and it was expected he would be out for three to four weeks. It’s now not clear whether he is back in contention.

As for Garnacho and Amad, they both withdrew from their respective international camps over the break but should be available for selection this weekend.

One player who won’t be involved, however, is Kobbie Mainoo. The midfielder also withdrew from international duty as a ‘precaution’ but United confirmed via their website that the player should be out for ‘a few weeks’.

It’s a blow for United given Manuel Ugarte picked up a knock while representing Uruguay earlier this week. He was replaced in the 82nd minute of the 0-0 draw against Ecuador and is a doubt for this weekend. United confirmed in their injury update that Ugarte ‘ undertook a recovery session’ on Thursday.

Elsewhere, the muscle injury that Harry Maguire suffered in the recent draw against Aston Villa ago means he won’t be back for a few weeks, nor will Mason Mount and Luke Shaw, who continue their rehabilitation. Tyrell Malacia still isn’t available as he is still recovering from a long-term knee injury that has prevented him playing in nearly 18 months.

Ten Hag will provide an update on all eight players ahead of Saturday’s game, while Thomas Frank has already addressed the media. The Dane confirmed Yoane Wissa could be back to face United, while Brentford haven’t suffered any new injury concerns during the international break.