Varane, Garnacho, Amad - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Lens and Athletic Bilbao

Manchester United are preparing for their final pre-season tests before the serious stuff begins on Monday, August 14.

Like last year, Erik ten Hag has organised two matches on back-to-back days to prepare for the start of the Premier League. On Saturday, the Reds will face Ligue 1 side Lens at Old Trafford. This will be followed on Sunday with a short trip over to Dublin to face La Liga opponents Athletic Bilbao.

Ten Hag chose to split his squad in preparation for the 2022/23 campaign to get as many minutes into the players as possible. However, with a number of injuries following the US summer tour, United's squad could be immediately stretched to its capacity allowing some of the younger members of the team a chance to impress.

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Ahead of the double header, MEN Sport has taken a look at the injury concerns which Ten Hag is having to contend with on the final weekend of pre-season.

Injury: Knee

What United have said: "Unfortunately, he has also been ruled out of the first part of the 2023/24 campaign, and we await further details on his estimated recovery date, with the home league clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers up first for Erik ten Hag's Reds on Monday 14 August."

Potential return date: Unknown

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Varane was not chosen to face Borussia Dortmund at the beginning of the week as a precautionary measure. It is understood any injury he may have suffered is not serious.

Potential return date: August 5

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Similarly to Varane, Garnacho was left out of the Dortmund game as a