Fernandes, Hojlund, Yoro - Man United injury news and return dates ahead of Southampton

Manchester United could be without six first-team players for this weekend's trip to Southampton after the international break.

Erik ten Hag's men have started the 2024/25 Premier League season with back-to-back defeats against Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool. Fortunately, the Reds will have Manuel Ugarte available for selection after his deadline day move from Paris Saint-Germain.

The trip to Southampton is the first of four kind fixtures for United before they welcome Tottenham with Barnsley, Crystal Palace and FC Twente all on the cards. The run will hopefully be a chance for Ten Hag to gain some momentum after criticism from the Liverpool defeat.

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Here, MEN Sport takes a look at the latest injury news at Old Trafford.

Injury: Ankle

The midfielder played 90 minutes for Portugal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Scotland, scoring the equaliser on the night. However, he was seen limping after a blow to his ankle.

Fernandes told reporters after the game that it was okay, however. "It's okay," he told the media. "It's just a little bump."

Possible return date: Vs Southampton (September 14).

Injury: Hamstring

Hojlund hasn't appeared for Man United yet this season after picking up an injury against Arsenal in the pre-season tour of the USA. Before the international break, Ten Hag suggested the striker wasn't far away from returning.

“After the international break but when after the break?” the United boss said. “We will see how it develops during the break to get him match fit. It will take a while before he is up. He has to