Varane, Rashford, Shaw - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Bournemouth

Manchester United return to action on Saturday with a trip to Bournemouth.

United's hopes of securing a place in next season's Champions League are all but over with Erik ten Hag's side 11 points off the top five. However, they will want to go into their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City with some form having not won since their famous 4-3 win over Liverpool last month.

The Red Devils lost the reverse fixture against the Cherries 3-0 at Old Trafford back in December with Andoni Iraola's side currently 12th in the Premier League table. Below is the latest on United's injury situation going into Saturday's fixture at the Vitality Stadium...

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Injury: Muscle.

What we know: The Frenchman will be out of action for the next few weeks with a muscle injury sustained during last week's defeat at Chelsea. He is aiming to be back in action before the end of the season in May.

Potential return date: Crystal Palace (A) - May 6

Injury: Knock.

What Ten Hag has said: "I'm not sure [how bad the injury is], but I don't think it will be long term."

Potential return date: AFC Bournemouth (A) - April 13.

Injury: Thigh.

What Ten Hag has said: "Yes, I expect him back, I think, before the end of the season. That is the plan, and he is still on schedule for this. He will return into our team."

Potential return date: May.

Injury: Calf.

What United have said: "Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for at least a month due to a muscle injury."

Potential return date: May.

Injury: Hamstring.

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