Manchester United have added five players to their injury list during the international break, compounding a difficult start to the season that has brought just five points in the Premier League and elimination from the Carabao Cup.
With a match against struggling Tottenham looming immediately after the break, manager Michael Carrick will need his key players fit. Here is the latest Manchester United injury news and potential return dates.
Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo
Rashford picked up a minor injury in the latter stages of United's draw at Fulham ahead of the international break and dropped out of England duty before the Three Lions' camp. He had landed awkwardly after a heavy tackle tight to the touchline.
"We had to bring him off, as he had a bit of an issue. I'm not sure [if he's alright]," said Carrick at Craven Cottage. It is hoped he will have shaken off that knock by the time Tottenham visit Old Trafford next month. Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H).
Mainoo sparked worries when he withdrew from England's squad for this international break. No clear reason was given for his withdrawal, though, and he is not thought to be injured. His absence is likely down to load management. As such, it is hoped he can feature as soon as United reconvene after the international break. Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H).
Patrick Dorgu and Amad Diallo
Dorgu is the most pressing and most recent concern for Carrick. He started for Denmark as they faced Wales, but went down off the ball with half an hour played and hobbled off. He appeared to have suffered a hamstring problem which could sideline him for some time. Dorgu has now returned to United early for assessment. Potential return date: Unknown.
Amad is yet to feature for his club this season after suffering an ankle injury in the summer. Ahead of the international break, Carrick suggested he was a matter of weeks away from returning, and there is hope he can feature against Spurs. Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H).
Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt
Sesko has been struck down with a flare-up of the shin injury which saw him miss the latter stages of last season and the opening of the new campaign. He had seemed to be back at full fitness after starting against Sabah, but was a surprise absentee for the trip to Fulham.
Carrick said of the Slovenian: "It was a pain in his shin. We're not sure with him yet. He felt a bit of pain after the game. We're assessing him. He definitely wasn't ready for today." He decided against representing his country during the international break, but it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to play for United after it. Potential return date: Unknown.
De Ligt is approaching a full year on the sidelines with a back injury sustained at Crystal Palace in November 2025. He underwent surgery in May. He travelled to west London with his team-mates despite not being named in the matchday squad, and will hope to be passed fit after a further three weeks of recovery. Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H).
Other absentees
Backup goalkeeper Karl Darlow dropped out of the Wales squad with an injury during the international break; the nature and severity of his issue is not clear. Potential return date: Unknown.
Manuel Ugarte remains in recovery after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered representing Uruguay at the World Cup. He is set to miss the vast majority of the season, but, after being transfer-listed last summer, it remains to be seen whether he will play for the club again. Potential return date: Spring/Summer 2027.
United's third-choice shot-stopper Tom Heaton has been absent throughout this season with a hamstring injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain last month. Potential return date: Unknown.
