Varane, Lindelof, Shaw - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Chelsea

Manchester United welcomed three injured players back into the fold against Brentford on Saturday evening but now have two new concerns.

Casemiro, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, who all missed this month’s internationals, made it onto the bench and did not start due to lack of training time. However, Erik ten Hag still has a number of injury concerns to deal with ahead of Chelsea on Thursday.

While those three players managed to get onto the pitch at Brentford, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof were forced off with knocks. All teams have been impacted by injuries this season but United’s setback woes have been relentless.

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Injury: Ankle.

Possible return date: Unknown.

What happened: Varane was taken off at half-time against Brentford after sustaining a suspected knock to the ankle. With his contract expiring this summer, every setback makes a renewal offer less likely.

Injury: Unknown.

Possible return date: Unknown.

What happened: Although the nature of his injury has not yet been confirmed, it looked as though the Swede went down holding his hamstring. He was taken off with 68 minutes on the clock at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Injury: Muscular.

Possible return date: March 30 vs Brentford (A).

Injury: Knock.

Possible return date: March 30 vs Brentford (A).

Injury: Muscular.

Return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: "Was precaution, Luke Shaw, he gave some messages about complaints. We know his history with too many injuries and we couldn't go into the risk. [It was a] very important game, but we can't miss him for six weeks."

Injury: Knee.

Return date: TBC.

What Ten Hag has said: "Malacia