Hojlund, Mainoo, Malacia - Manchester United injury news and return dates after Tottenham defeat

Manchester United suffered disappointment on Saturday evening as they lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes both missed good chances to put the Reds ahead in the first half against Spurs but could not convert. They were punished four minutes after the restart as Pape Matar Sarr struck from close range to give the hosts the lead.

An unfortunate own goal from Lisandro Martinez doubled the advantage shortly before full-time as Erik ten Hag's side left the capital empty-handed. The Reds are in need of reinforcements and MEN Sport has taken a look at how long it will be before some of the absentees return to the pitch.

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Injury: Back

What Ten Hag has said: "Of course, he's available and here so you have the option to play, but we don't expect him in that short notice to be 100 per cent fit. So we have to wait some time more. We need all positions doubled because of the number of games. It's difficult to say how that process will go, but I think he's making good progress at this moment. We have to see day-by-day how the progress will go."

Potential return date: Late August/early September

Injury: Ankle

What Ten Hag has said: "I know he is not in this moment there, but Kobbie Mainoo, we have seen him against Arsenal, he is ready to take that role. Not at this moment available, but I think he will in two months he will be available, for winter is coming up he will absolutely have his games."

Potential return date: Late September/early October

Injury: Unknown

What Ten Hag has said: "Malacia; he came