Varane, Maguire, Van de Beek - Manchester United injury news and return dates

Manchester United could be without four senior players for their Premier League meeting with Everton, although Raphael Varane will be given every chance to prove his fitness.

Following the victorious trip to Cyprus in the Europa League on Thursday night, United return to domestic matters at Goodison Park this Sunday night (7pm) knowing that Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek will not be available for selection. Maguire picked up an injury while representing England last month.

Varane was, meanwhile, forced off during the Manchester derby with an ankle problem, but Erik ten Hag insists he could return. Here is the current state of play on the Carrington treatment table;

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Injury: Thigh

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "From the other players, Harry Maguire not [available] then it's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek. [They are] both not [available]."

Injury: Muscular

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "He had a muscle injury and it will take a couple of weeks. He's now back on the training grass, so he's outside doing his work but still individual, he's not returned to team training. So we have to wait."

Injury: Ankle

Possible return date: October 9 vs Everton (A)

What Ten Hag has said: "Difficult to say. Varane made progress and I hope he is available, but it will be close."

Injury: Unspecified

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "The other two [Van de Beek and Wan-Bissaka] I cannot give a prognosis."

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