Shaw, Varane, McTominay, Cavani - Manchester United injury news and return dates for Everton

Manchester United will be without four senior players for the Premier League meeting with Everton on Saturday - but Cristiano Ronaldo is fit enough to return. Ronaldo missed the Leicester draw through illness and is back training with the squad at Carrington.

However, there are further set-backs for Ralf Rangnick to contend with as Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane and Scott McTominay join Edinson Cavani (calf) on the sidelines. The Uruguayan picked up another problem while on international duty.

Relegation-threatened Everton welcome United to Goodison Park for the lunchtime kick-off in a fixture that is likely to have a significant impact on both ends of the standings. Here is the state of play on the treatment table at United.

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Injury: Leg

Return date: TBC

What Rangnick has said: "We had to take him off at half-time [against Leicester] as he's having problems with his leg where had an operation back in 2015. Yeah, the doctor told me that they decided to remove the metal thing in his leg, there are two bolts that need to be removed and this will happen tomorrow, and that means he will be out for the next two or three weeks."

Injury: Unsure

Possible return date: April 16 vs Norwich City (H)

What Rangnick has said: "Raphael Varane is still injured. He will be missing for the [Everton] game tomorrow and the same is true with Scott McTominay."

Injury: Foot

Possible return date: April 16 vs Norwich City (H)

What Rangnick has said: "He's having problems with the sole of his foot. So those four players will be missing."

Injury: Calf

Return date: TBC

What Rangnick has said: "He's injured again and will be out for the next