Man Utd set for injury boost before international break
September 9, 2026 01:48
Manchester United have received encouraging injury updates ahead of the first international break of the season. The club, which has taken four points from its opening three Premier League matches, also prepares to begin its Champions League campaign against Sabah on Thursday.
On the injury front, Marcus Rashford — who was taken off in the Everton match with a minor hamstring problem — is expected to be available. Amad Diallo, out since the start of the season with an ankle issue, has reportedly made solid progress and could be fit to face Fulham on September 20, according to the Daily Mail. Carlos Baleba and Matthijs de Ligt, however, are not thought likely to be back by that date.
KEY CONTEXT
- Rashford was substituted in the recent Everton game because of a hamstring complaint.
- Amad Diallo has been sidelined since the new campaign began due to an ankle injury; assessments earlier suggested he might miss the international break, but that outlook has been updated.
- Manchester United's season so far has been mixed, reflected in four points from three league fixtures, and the club has a midweek Champions League fixture before the break.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Rashford’s availability would be significant given United’s slow start in the league and the immediate demands of the Champions League opener.
- A return for Amad would provide fresh attacking options after an enforced absence, potentially bolstering the squad for domestic matches such as Fulham.
- Continued absences for Baleba and De Ligt would limit Manchester United’s ability to rotate and reinforce the squad during a congested opening period.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Official medical confirmations from the club about Rashford’s fitness status ahead of the Champions League tie.
- Whether Amad is included in the squad for the Fulham match on September 20, following the Daily Mail’s updated timeline.
- Any further updates on the recovery timelines for Carlos Baleba and Matthijs de Ligt.
KEY FACTS
- Manchester United have four points from three Premier League games.
- United face Sabah in their first Champions League match on Thursday.
- Marcus Rashford was substituted vs Everton with a minor hamstring injury; he is expected to be fit.
- Amad Diallo has been out since the start of the season with an ankle injury and could return on September 20, per the Daily Mail.
- Carlos Baleba and Matthijs de Ligt are unlikely to be available by that date.