Rashford, McTominay, Varane - Manchester United injury news and return dates before Burnley

Erik ten Hag was handed two Manchester United injury boosts following the clash against Sheffield United. Having played 120 minutes against Coventry last weekend, a number of players were significant doubts for the match, but Ten Hag was able to utilise two of those off the bench - Sofyan Amrabat and Scott McTominay.

Throughout the 2023/24 campaign, United have been plagued by injuries with five senior defenders currently absent which has seen Casemiro deployed in the back four. With United still having six games to play in the next four weeks, Ten Hag will be hoping to welcome back several key players before the FA Cup final against Manchester City at the end of May.

Next up for United, though, is another home clash against relegation-threatened opposition with Burnley the visitors to Old Trafford on Saturday. The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Alejandro Garnacho were doubts coming out of the Coventry game but they all featured against the Blades, with hope Marcus Rashford can join them this weekend.

Here, MEN Sport looks at United's latest injury news ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixture.

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Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford is one of the latest players to be added to the United injury list after the FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City.

The England international was substituted in second-half injury time and was replaced by Amad Diallo at Wembley. Rashford was not included in the matchday squad to face Sheffield United.

Potential return date: Unknown.

Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay emerged as a fitness concern for United after the win over Coventry.

McTominay made his return from a knee injury to start at Wembley but was substituted in extra time with what appeared to be a muscle injury. Like Rashford, McTominay was a doubt to feature against Sheffield United. Despite those concerns, the Scotland international came off the bench on Wednesday evening

Potential return date: Returned.

Willy Kambwala

Young defender Willy Kambwala was one of several United players who did not travel to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

The centre-back was not part of the matchday squad on Wednesday night and it remains to be seen when he will make his return for United.

Potential return date: Unknown.

Sofyan Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat missed United's win over Coventry City with a fitness issue, but came on for the final few minutes against Sheffield United.

Potential return date: Returned.

Mason Mount

Mason Mount missed United's wins over Coventry City and Sheffield United, a month after making his return from a calf injury.

However, Ten Hag addressed his midfielder's absence after the game on Wednesday, expressing his hope that he'll be fine to face Burnley at the weekend.

Potential return date: Burnley (April 27).

Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans has been sidelined with a muscle injury since being substituted in the second half of the defeat to Chelsea on April 4.

There were hopes that Evans could make his return against Coventry City last weekend but he was not part of the matchday squad, nor did he feature against Sheffield United.

Potential return date: May.

Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane has been recovering from a muscle injury since he was substituted at half-time of the defeat to Chelsea earlier this month.

Varane was not part of the matchday squad against Sheffield United and it remains uncertain when the centre-back will make his return, with Ten Hag admitting "we have to be patient for it" when asked about the return of Varane and his fellow injured defenders.

Potential return date: May.

Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez is recovering from a muscle injury he suffered in a cameo appearance against Brentford last month.

United confirmed that they expected Martinez to be sidelined for around a month while in recovery. As a result, Martinez could make his return in early May for United's run-in and the FA Cup final against City.

Potential return date: May.

Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof also suffered a muscle injury in the draw with Brentford last month and has been in recovery ever since.

United announced that Lindelof is also expected to be sidelined for around a month with the injury. The Reds will hope to have Lindelof back in the matchday squad either at the end of the month or in early May.

Potential return date: May.

Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw has been recovering from an injury he sustained against Luton Town back in February.

Ten Hag has previously explained how he hopes to welcome Shaw back from injury before the end of the season. No exact timeframe has been given for when United will hope to have the left-back return to the starting line-up, though.

Potential return date: May.

Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial has been in recovery after undergoing surgery on a groin injury back in January.

It was initially expected that Martial would be sidelined for around ten weeks while he recovered from the injury. However, it remains to be seen when the forward will make his return to the United matchday squad.

Speaking earlier this month, Ten Hag said: "I don't know [if he will play again before his contract expires]. He's still with the medical [department]. He's out on the pitch, but if he will be available, I don't know."

Potential return date: Post-season

Tyrell Malacia

Tyrell Malacia has been recovering from a knee injury since last year, which has forced him to miss the entirety of the season so far.

Malacia has gradually been building up his fitness in recent months but there is no sign of whether or not the left-back will make a return to the matchday squad anytime soon. It's not certain if Malacia will feature for United before the end of the campaign.

Potential return date: Unknown.