Manchester United injury latest as Ruben Amorim handed double boost but key man still missing

Manchester United are preparing to face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

United are currently 12th in the 36-team Europa League league, just one point off the top eight. Ruben Amorim's side need to finish in the top eight if they are to avoid an additional play-off round.

The United boss will speak to the media on Wednesday and give an update on the team news ahead of tomorrow night's game, but for now here's everything we know about the United injury situation after Wednesday's training session.

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Injury: Unknown

Evans has been missing from United's last four matchday squads with an unspecified injury issue. Amorim confirmed prior to the clash with Forest that the veteran centre-back was "still not training" but he was spotted out on the pitch at Carrington on Wednesday and so could be in contention against Viktoria Plzen.

Possible return date: December 12 (Viktoria Plzen).

Injury: Groin

Lindelof was forced off during Sweden's 2-1 win over Slovakia last month. Lindelof has played no part in any of Amorim's first five games, but the United head coach confirmed before the Forest game that he was back in training and he was seen out on the grass at Carrington on Wednesday.

Possible return date: December 12 (Viktoria Plzen).

Injury: Hamstring

After overcoming a muscle injury that forced him to miss the start of the season, Shaw has now suffered a hamstring problem. He shared the news on his Instagram account last week.

"I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of