Martinez, Varane, Rashford - Manchester United injury latest and return dates

Manchester United's injury problems mounted this week with defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane forced off against Sevilla.

The centre-back pair will miss the weekend trip to Nottingham Forest and they join top scorer Marcus Rashford as the high profile absentees. United could welcome Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay back into the fold as they prepare for a hectic end to the campaign.

The trip to the City Ground is followed by the second leg in Sevilla next week and an FA Cup semi-final with Brighton. United are currently fourth in the table, three points ahead of Tottenham with a game in hand and behind Newcastle on goal difference. Here's the latest from the Old Trafford treatment room.

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Lisandro Martinez

The defender went off in some pain late on against Sevilla. The extent of the injury has not been disclosed as United wait on a further diagnosis. Reports in Argentina suggest the centre-back has broken a metatarsal but Ten Hag said on Friday the situation is not yet clear.

"I can't say in this moment, when we have news we will give it straight to you," Ten Hag said. "Let's do the medical, a full assessment, complete diagnosis, it doesn't change in this moment. I have an idea but I don't cause speculation. It's not even 24 hours so I don't have a complete diagnosis, so I can't tell in this moment."

Raphael Varane

The France international picked up a foot problem against Sevilla and was replaced. It's unclear when the defender might return. Ten Hag said: "I haven't spoken to Rapha after the game but it's an injury he's complained about over the past couple of weeks so we have to see how it is now."

Possible return date: Unknown

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