Fernandes, Maguire, Varane - Manchester United injury news and predicted return dates before Forest

Manchester United could be without a host of players for their FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and have received mixed news on the fitness front heading into the game.

Casemiro has been passed fit to play at the City Ground, in a positive update coming from Erik ten Hag. The former Real Madrid powerhouse, 32, had to be taken off during the club's Premier League defeat against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. His withdrawal came following a clash of heads.

United were also missing Rasmus Hojlund (muscular) as the Dane prepares to sit out the next two to three weeks with an issue he picked up in training. United have been hit harder than most when it comes to injuries this season and Ten Hag will, once again, not have several first-team squad members at his disposal at Forest on Wednesday night (7.45pm).

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United released an update on Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane on Tuesday. Here's our latest round-up from the treatment table at Carrington:

Injury: Unspecified

Potential return date: March 3 vs Manchester City (A)

What Ten Hag has said: "Harry Maguire will not be available."

Injury: Unspecified

Potential return date: March 3 vs Manchester City (A)

What Ten Hag has said: "Bruno is doubtful. We have to watch and see what we will have and then pick a team, with the aim of course [of winning].”

Injury: Unspecified

Potential return date: March 3 vs Manchester City (A)

What Ten Hag has said: “Also Rapha Varane is doubtful. We have to watch and see what we will have and then pick a team, with the aim of course [of winning].”

Injury: Unspecified

Potential return date: Ma