Manchester United have been handed the dreaded 12.30pm Saturday kick off on the first weekend back after an international break as they head to the south coast to take on newly-promoted Southampton.
The Red Devils got their 2024-25 season off to the perfect start, as they recorded a 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford with summer signing Joshua Zirkzee grabbing the only goal of the game. However, things have not gone to plan in the last two games as Erik ten Hag’s side lost 2-1 at Brighton and Hove Albion before a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of rivals Liverpool.
A long away trip with an early 12.30pm kick off is not ideal on their return to action but Ten Hag will be aiming to pick up a second win of the season against the Saints, who are yet to earn a single point from their opening three games. They are only kept off the bottom by Everton, who have an inferior goal difference. As both sides prepare to return to domestic action, we have rounded up the latest injury news from both camps ahead of the clash.
5. Mason Mount - out
The midfielder has had a tough time with injury since joining United, and is unlikely to return until October after picking up a muscle problem against Brighton. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
6. Luke Shaw - doubt
The left-back missed the end of the season before returning in time for Euro 2024 with England. He then picked up a fresh issue before the new campaign started. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
7. Tyrell Malacia - out
Has been out for over a year as he continues to work his way back to fitness. Last month Ten Hag revealed a return could be possible before the end of the year in around October or November time. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
8. Rasmus Hojlund - out
Is due back after the international break after picking up an injury in pre-season although Ten Hag has previously hinted he will need to build fitness first so a return this weekend is unlikely at this stage. | Manchester United via Getty Imag