After Tuesday night’s 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United shifts its focus back to the Premier League.
The team is set to visit Selhurst Park on Saturday evening, aiming to achieve consecutive league wins for the first time this season. United secured a 3-0 triumph over Southampton last weekend, overcoming previous league defeats.
Crystal Palace is expected to provide a tougher challenge than Southampton and Barnsley, so Erik ten Hag will likely remind his players to stay grounded despite the positive results. The win against Barnsley not only allowed United to score multiple goals but also gave Ten Hag the opportunity to give some playing time to squad players, all while avoiding new injury concerns. Here’s an update on the injury situation as they prepare for the match in London.
Yoro, who joined from Lille during the summer transfer window, fractured his metatarsal in the first match of the pre-season tour in the United States. He underwent surgery and may be out for up to three months, but he is reportedly recovering well and is already walking without crutches.
**Victor Lindelof**
Lindelof has not played since he was substituted at halftime during the last pre-season match against Liverpool. Ten Hag expressed hope for his quick return before the loss to Brighton nearly a month ago, but he has not yet been part of a matchday squad this season.
**Luke Shaw**
**Injury: Calf**
Three days before United’s season opener against Fulham, it was revealed that Shaw would miss the start of the season due to a calf issue. Although there were hopes he would be ready after the international break, he was unavailable for the matches against Southampton and Barnsley.
Ten Hag commented earlier this week: “He’s making progress but isn’t ready for selection yet. He’s doing well, and we have a timeline in mind, but progress can vary due to many factors.”
It remains uncertain if he will be fit for the game against Palace.
**Tyrell Malacia**
**Injury: Knee**
Malacia has not played since the final match of the 2022/23 season due to a knee injury. He has been focused on his rehabilitation, and Ten Hag indicated at the start of August that he could return within a couple of months.
Ten Hag noted: “He’s not far off; he’s currently in a progress stage. He could soon be back in team training and competing in games again.”
**Mason Mount**
**Injury: Muscle**
Before the loss to Liverpool earlier this month, Mount disclosed that he had sustained a minor muscle injury and would be sidelined for a while. He suffered the injury during the defeat to Brighton and anticipated missing “a few games.”
After being absent for matches against Liverpool, Southampton, and Barnsley, United confirmed that he returned to first-team training at Carrington on Wednesday, potentially making him available for the trip to Palace.
**Possible return date:** September 21 (Crystal Palace).
