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Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brentford

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brentford.

Manchester United will be looking to make it four straight Premier League victories when they head to Brentford on Tuesday night.

Ralf Rangnick has led the Red Devils to back-to-back 1-0 victories over Crystal Palace and Norwich City in the league, which have moved the team into fifth position in the table.

Man United struggled to show their best form against Norwich on Saturday, but a late Cristiano Ronaldo penalty secured a vital three points for the 20-time English champions.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Brentford, who will enter the match off the back of a 2-1 win over Watford.


Paul Pogba

Manchester United's Paul Pogba walks off the pitch after being sent off on October 24, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown

Paul Pogba is still out with the thigh injury that he picked up while on international duty with France, and he is not expected to be back on the field until the early stages of 2022.


Raphael Varane

Manchester United's Raphael Varane in action on September 11, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Raphael Varane has made excellent progress in his recovery from a hamstring problem, and the France international has a chance of making the squad on Tuesday night.


Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani pictured for Manchester United on August 29, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Tendon
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Experienced striker Edinson Cavani is due to return to full first-team training on Monday, meaning that he could potentially be involved in the squad for this match.


Anthony Martial

Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial pictured in August 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Anthony Martial, who wants to leave Man United in January, has missed his side's last three matches with a knee problem, and the France international will also be unavailable for selection against Brentford.


Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka in action for Manchester United in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed out against Norwich, having picked up a knock to his knee when he collided with an advertising board during the match against Young Boys, and he remains a minor doubt for this fixture.


Nemanja Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pictured on July 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Nemanja Matic was not in the squad against Norwich due to illness, but there is a chance that the experienced midfielder could be back in the fold for this match.


Juan Mata

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata pictured in August 2020© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Like Matic, Juan Mata was not involved against Norwich due to illness, and Rangnick will need to assess the condition of the Spaniard ahead of Tuesday's match.


Victor Lindelof

Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof pictured on September 14, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Chest
Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Brentford)

Victor Lindelof was substituted against Norwich after suffering chest pains, but Rangnick insisted after the match that the centre-back was in a good condition; Man United will now need to monitor the Swede over the next 24 hours or so before making a decision on whether he can start against Brentford.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man United have no suspension issues ahead of this contest.


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