Update: Amad, Heaven, Zirkzee – Manchester United injury news and return dates after Wolves defeat News

Man United lost 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday and here’s the latest on the injury front ahead of their next clash.

Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Wolves at Old Trafford as Pablo Sarabia’s late free-kick secured the three points for his side on Sunday.

After the drama of the Europa League win over Lyon, the clash with Wolves was always set up to be a more low-key affair. Ruben Amorim made five changes for Sunday’s Premier League outing, with Europe now his primary focus as United look to salvage something from an awful campaign.

United probably deserved at least a point from the game with Wolves but one moment of quality ensured they recorded their 15th defeat of the season and they now face the prospect of potentially finishing as low as 17th in the table.

Following the clash with Wolves, here is all the very latest on the United injury front…

Matthijs de Ligt

Injury: ankle

De Ligt turned his ankle in the closing stages of the first half of United’s 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month and he has not featured since, despite playing on until the end at the City Ground.

He was absent from last Wednesday’s open training session at Carrington. Issuing an update on the Dutchman on Wednesday, Amorim said: “Matta is going to return still this season.”

Possible return date: unknown.

Ayden Heaven

Injury: knock

After missing United’s first three games after the March international break, Heaven was back in the squad against Newcastle United, being named among the substitutes.

However, he has not featured in either of United’s last two matchday squads as a result of suffering a “small setback”, according to club sources.

Issuing an update on the former Arsenal man, Amorim said: “Ayden is out for this game, he had a small issue in the same spot during training, a contact with a teammate.”

Possible return date: unknown.

Lisandro Martinez

Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Martinez is a long-term absentee after rupturing his ACL in United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the start of February. He soon underwent successful surgery and is continuing with his recovery.

United have not put a specific timeframe on how long he will be out for, but he will not play again this season. ACL injuries usually take around six months to fully recover from.

Possible return date: August.

Toby Collyer

Injury: leg

Collyer has suffered an injury that is not thought to be serious. “Toby has a small issue in his leg,” said Amorim, speaking recently. “We hope to have him in a few weeks.”

Possible return date: unknown.

Amad

Injury: ankle

United lost Amad to an ankle injury prior to February’s Premier League defeat to Tottenham and Amorim admitted he expected to be without him for the rest of the season.

However, the United boss admitted last month he may be back before the end of the season, saying: “Even Amad, we will see in the end of the last month. I don’t want to say anything but I have the hope to have Amad before the end of the season.”

The Ivorian has since posted updates on social media to share his progress. He trained alone at Carrington last Wednesday morning before Amorim reaffirmed his hope that he will return before the end of the campaign.

He said: “Amad is not ready for this month but we hope to have Amad still for this season.”

Possible return date: May.

Joshua Zirkzee

Injury: hamstring

Zirkzee was forced off with a hamstring injury just ten minutes into the second half of the defeat to Newcastle. He was able to walk off the field, but he required help from two members of the United medical team. Unfortunately, he will now miss the remainder of the season.

“Joshua is out for the season, so he’s not going to play any more this season,” Amorim said. “Let’s prepare him for the next one.

“It’s tough, especially in this moment, he’s improving in all aspects of the game. It’s hard for a player to stop his football but now he has to be ready now to recover.”

Possible return date: pre-season.