Mount, Eriksen, Casemiro - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Newcastle

Manchester United could be without seven players for the Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday night.

England regular Mason Mount - who signed for United in a £60million transfer this summer - is on the mend after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. However, speaking at his pre-match press conference, Erik ten Hag was non-committal on his short-term availability.

Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen will all be unavailable for the foreseeable future, while Jonny Evans and Amad Diallo remain on the treatment table. Here's our latest round-up and potential return dates before the Newcastle showdown;

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Injury: Calf

Possible return date: December 9 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)

What Ten Hag has said: "There are players on the way back, but I can't give a prognosis on how long it will take. Mason Mount is returning on the pitch, but I don't know how long it will take, in this moment."

Injury: Knee

Predicted return date: January 2024

What Ten Hag has said: "It will take some weeks until he will return."

Injury: Hamstring

Predicted return date: January 2024

What Ten Hag has said: "He was injured just before half-time [during the Carabao Cup game against Newcastle]. That's why we have to take him off."

Injury: Foot

Predicted return date: January 2024

What Ten Hag has said: "He has to go through the same process and I'm really sorry for him. The squad will miss him. As you know, we have more injuries, so we always have to deal with it as a squad. As a club, we have to deal with injuries. He has to be strong. He will