Hojlund, Maguire, Shaw - Manchester United injury news and predicted return dates

Manchester United were swept aside in the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon - despite a stunning opener from Marcus Rashford giving them early hope. Phil Foden (2) and Erling Haaland turned things around for reigning champions Manchester City upon the restart.

Despite one or two doubts heading into that showdown, United were able to select Raphael Varane and captain Bruno Fernandes. However, there were several absentees for Erik ten Hag.

United have been hit harder than most when it comes to injuries this season, but there is some rest time on their radar with Everton next up at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). Here, we take a closer look at the players currently on the treatment table - with predicted return dates:

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Injury: Unspecified

Predicted return date: March 9 vs Everton (H)

What Ten Hag has said: "I don't know in this moment what the diagnosis is. Hopefully it's not too bad."

Injury: Unspecified

Predicted return date: March 9 vs Everton (H)

What Ten Hag has said: "We do it [the Manchester derby] with the squad [from Nottingham Forest]."

Injury: Knee

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "It's a setback, of course. You see his contribution to the team when he's playing. Apart from his technical skills, he also brings mentality into the team, but it's a big setback. He's disappointed, but he's a fighter, he will be back and he will be back stronger."

Injury: Unspecified

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "Was precaution, Luke Shaw, he gave some messages about complaints. We know his history with too many injuries and we couldn't go into the risk. [It was