Rashford, McTominay, Varane - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of AFC Bournemouth

Manchester United have received both good and bad news on the injury front ahead of this evening's clash with AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.

United's season looks like it will be defined by the outcome of the FA Cup after a disappointing second season under Erik ten Hag. The Reds crashed out of the Champions League with a whimper and weren't much better in the Carabao Cup.

Meanwhile, the league has seen them drop off the pace too and they now seem destined for Europa League football at best next season. In his defence, Ten Hag will point to the amount of injuries his side has suffered as reason for his team's drop off and those problems persist ahead of the encounter with the Cherries.

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MEN Sport has rounded up the latest injury news from Carrington below.

Injury: Knock

What Ten Hag has said: "Rashy trained yesterday [Thursday], so how he recovered from it today [Friday], we have another training today and then we will make a decision on it."

Potential return date: April 13 vs AFC Bournemouth

Injury: Unknown

What Ten Hag has said: "Scott: I don't think [he will be ready]. We have a training session, so we have a day, he will push, he is so keen to be a part of it tomorrow [Saturday], so it's very questionable."

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Injury: Muscular

What United have said: The club confirmed that the French defender will be out for a 'few weeks' with a muscle injury sustained in the game vs Chelsea.

Potential return date: May

Injury: Muscular

What United have said: The club also confirmed the Northern Irish defender will miss the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday with a 'short-term