Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane - Manchester United injury round-up and return dates

Erik ten Hag is still without eight first-team players as Manchester United head into the international break.

Two weeks without a competitive fixture provides an opportunity for wounded bodies to recover after a bruising start to the campaign. The treatment table has been busier than usual in the opening stages of the season, highlighted by a makeshift backline Ten Hag had to field against Brentford.

Victor Lindelof played at left-back and there was even a start for outcast Harry Maguire. United fans will be hoping for more available options when they travel to Sheffield United in a fortnight. Here is a complete injury round-up, including potential return dates.

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Ten Hag confirmed last week that the Argentine - crucial to United’s success last season - will undergo knee surgery. He is not expected to be back anytime soon.

Possible return date: Early 2024

A killer blow this season is how Varane, Martinez’s defensive partner, is also sidelined. Thankfully for United, the Frenchman only had a minor knock and should be back when the Premier League campaign resumes.

Possible return date: October 21 vsSheffield United

Shaw has not featured since the second game of the season and Ten Hag has refused to put a timescale on his return.

Possible return date: November

Yet to make a senior appearance this season, the youngster should return from an ankle injury after the international break.

Possible return date: October 21 vsSheffield United

Reguilon was signed on loan to solve the left-back crisis before, ironically, getting injured himself. He was close to a return against Brentford so expect him