Maguire, Shaw, Martinez - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Brentford

Erik ten Hag will be breathing a sigh of relief as Manchester United prepare for the return of the Premier League this weekend after the international break - though the Reds did not escape the break without new injury issues.

Ten Hag's side travel to Brentford on Saturday knowing a victory could put the pressure on those above in the race for Champions League qualification. Before this weekend's matches, United sit nine points outside the traditional top-four spots in the Premier League.

However, England looks set to gain an extra Champions League spot this season thanks to UEFA's decision to expand the competition. Two extra places will be handed to the top two nations in the co-efficient rankings that England currently leads comfortably.

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Therefore, fifth place would also be enough for a spot in the Champions League - and there is just a six-point gap between United (sixth) and Tottenham Hotspur (fifth). With the season still alive, MEN Sport has rounded up the latest injury news from Old Trafford.

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Maguire was substituted early in the defeat to Brazil and was limping as he exited the pitch. England confirmed after the game he had left the Three Lions training camp and was back with United.

Potential return date: Unknown

Injury: Muscular

What we know: United's full-back sustained a muscle injury in February which was thought would keep him out of action for just a few months. However, Gareth Southgate admitted the defender was in a race against the clock to return to full fitness before the end of the season

Potential return date: Unknown

Injury: Knee

What we know: The popular Argentinian