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

Man United have received both positive and negative team news ahead of their Premier League return on Saturday evening at AFC Bournemouth

Manchester United have received both good and bad news on the injury front ahead of this evening's clash with AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.

United's season looks like it will be defined by the outcome of the FA Cup after a disappointing second season under Erik ten Hag. The Reds crashed out of the Champions League with a whimper and weren't much better in the Carabao Cup.

Meanwhile, the league has seen them drop off the pace too and they now seem destined for Europa League football at best next season. In his defence, Ten Hag will point to the amount of injuries his side has suffered as reason for his team's drop off and those problems persist ahead of the encounter with the Cherries.

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MEN Sport has rounded up the latest injury news from Carrington below.

Marcus Rashford

Injury: Knock

What Ten Hag has said: "Rashy trained yesterday [Thursday], so how he recovered from it today [Friday], we have another training today and then we will make a decision on it."

Potential return date: April 13 vs AFC Bournemouth

Scott McTominay

Injury: Unknown

What Ten Hag has said: "Scott: I don't think [he will be ready]. We have a training session, so we have a day, he will push, he is so keen to be a part of it tomorrow [Saturday], so it's very questionable."

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Raphael Varane

Injury: Muscular

What United have said: The club confirmed that the French defender will be out for a 'few weeks' with a muscle injury sustained in the game vs Chelsea.

Potential return date: May

Jonny Evans

Injury: Muscular

What United have said: The club also confirmed the Northern Irish defender will miss the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday with a 'short-term muscular issue'.

Potential return date: April 21 vs Coventry City

Luke Shaw

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

Lisandro Martinez

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

Victor Lindelof

Injury: Hamstring

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

Potential return date: May

Anthony Martial

Injury: Groin

What we know: Martial underwent groin surgery in January but it is unclear when he will be fit for action after that.

Potential return date: Unknown

Tyrell Malacia

Injury: Knee

What Ten Hag has said: "He had setbacks during his rehab process. It takes too long; it's bad for him. Bad for us. But now we've turned a point, and it's positive - he will return soon on the pitch. I don't think then it will take long before he's returning in the team training."

Potential return date: Unknown

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