Martinez, Hojlund, Malacia - Manchester United injury news and return dates after Wolves win

Manchester United were handed a fresh injury blow during their Premier League opener against Wolves with Lisandro Martinez forced off with an ankle problem.

Having been shown a yellow card in the opening 45 minutes at Old Trafford, it was speculated that Martinez had been replaced for tactical reasons. However, during a post-match interview, his defensive partner and match-winner Raphael Varane revealed the World Cup winner had suffered a knock to his tendon.

Here's our round-up from the treatment table as Erik ten Hag and United turn their attentions to Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend.

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Injury: Knee

Return date: September/October

What United have said: "Unfortunately, he has also been ruled out of the first part of the 2023/2024 season and we await further details on his estimated recovery date."

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Injury: Back

Return date: August

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."

Injury: Ankle

Return date: September/October

What United have said: "Manchester United can confirm that Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury during the match against Real Madrid on tour 2023. The midfielder is expected to be ruled out for the first part of the