Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw - Manchester United injury news and return dates

Manchester United have a defensive injury crisis ahead of their Premier League match with Chelsea on Thursday night.

Both Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez will miss out after picking up fresh injuries. Lindelof sustained a hamstring issue in the draw with Brentford, while Martinez picked up a calf strain in training.

United will be looking to return to winning ways when they head to Stamford Bridge following the 1-1 draw with Brentford. Ten Hag's side hopes to climb the Premier League table after an underwhelming campaign thus far.

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Currently sixth, United are 11 and nine points from Aston Villa in fourth and Tottenham in fifth respectively. The Reds have a game in hand over Villa - at home to Sheffield United. And ahead of the match with Mauricio Pochettino's side, MEN Sport takes a look at the latest from the treatment room...

Injury: Muscular.

Possible return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: N/A.

Injury: Hamstring.

Possible return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: N/A.

Injury: Muscular.

Possible return date: April 4 – Chelsea (A).

What Ten Hag has said: N/A.

Injury: Knock.

Possible return date: April 4 – Chelsea (A).

What Ten Hag has said: N/A.

Injury: Muscular.

Return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: "Yes, I expect him back before the end of the season, he is still on schedule and will return to our team."

Injury: Knee.

Return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: "Malacia will take some more weeks. Yeah, he had setbacks during his rehab process. It takes too long, it's bad for him. Bad for us. But now, we turned a