Rashford, Martinez, Heaton - Manchester United injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester United hope to be boosted by the return of Marcus Rashford for Thursday night's clash against Chelsea.

United are looking to book their place in next season's Champions League with a point against Frank Lampard's side. The Old Trafford outfit head into the game on the back of consecutive wins against Bournemouth and Wolves.

And Erik ten Hag's side will now hope to have Rashford back in contention, with the striker having missed the last two outings due to injury and illness. The England international is back in training and could provide a timely boost for United - who are looking to join Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle United in Europe's elite competition.

Here is the latest United injury round-up.

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Injury: Illness

Potential return date: Chelsea (H), May 25

What ten Hag has said: "Yesterday, he returned to training. He looks quite fit but we have to see today what is the outcome of the training - how did we recover and then we will make our choices."

Injury: Foot

Potential return date: Pre-season

What Martinez has said: In April, the defender released an update following surgery. "Everything went really well, thanks to God! Many thanks for all of your messages. Now focusing on the recovery."

Injury: Knee

Potential return date: Pre-season

What Van de Beek has said: "Everything is going up now, I feel much better and I am on a good road now. I have to eat a lot of protein as well to recover - I have to eat well for my knee. Football is a big part of your life and you enjoy it every day with your teammates. And if you have to miss that, I try to see it now in a positive way. I am just getting closer every day to being on the pitch