Manchester United have 10 fitness concerns ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford this weekend.
Erik ten Hag retains the backing of the United board for the time being, but it is obvious they need to show an improvement in performance as well as results if they are to get their season back on track.
That starts with Brentford on Saturday afternoon, though they might have to do so without a host of senior stars. Three first-team players withdrew from international duty as a precaution, while Amad did not feature for the Ivory Coast due to illness and Harry Maguire is set for a few weeks on the sidelines. Noussair Mazraoui is also set to be out for a few weeks after surgery, while Manuel Ugarte limped out of international duty earlier in the week.
Here is the latest injury news as well as expected return dates for a host of senior stars:
5. Amad Diallo - 19 October vs Brentford (H)
Amad withdrew from the Ivory Coast squad due to illness and the hope is he will be available against Brentford. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Luke Shaw - 27 October vs West Ham (A)
Shaw was expected back after the international break and will take some time to build up match sharpness. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Tyrell Malacia - 30 October vs Leicester (H)
United are optimistic Malacia could return to action this month and the League Cup clash with Leicester would be an ideal opportunity. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
8. Leny Yoro - 3 November vs Chelsea (H)
Yoro is on the path to recovery and is aiming to be back next month. The home clash with Chelsea looks the absolute earliest opportunity. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images Photo: Arsenal FC via Getty Images