Varane, Mount, Amrabat, Shaw - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Bayern fixture

Manchester United have several injury problems to contend with right now as Erik ten Hag and his mis-firing side switch up focus to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

United were without eight men - Tom Heaton, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo, Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount and Amad Diallo - for their 3-1 defeat vs Brighton on Saturday afternoon. However, during his post-match press conference, Ten Hag said one comeback is imminent.

The manager was tight-lipped on who that might be, though, as United prepare to jet-off to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Here's our latest round-up from the treatment table at Carrington and possible return dates for United's eight injured players.

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Injury: Unspecified

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "He had complaints, we didn't want to risk him, we have Harry Maguire, we have Victor Lindelof, who could replace him, so we don't take a risk. We have to wait."

Injury: Muscular

Return date: TBC

What Ten Hag has said: "Maybe, maybe one player [will return for the Bayern game], but I think Munich is a little bit too short. I go to Burnley and the week after, players will return."

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