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

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Southampton on August 22.

Manchester United will be looking to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the new Premier League season when they head to Southampton on August 22.

The Red Devils recorded a 5-1 victory over Leeds United in their league opener on Saturday, with Bruno Fernandes scoring three times in a five-star performance.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side now face a trip to a Southampton side that began their 2021-22 campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest.


Marcus Rashford

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford gets treatment for an injury on March 7, 2021© Reuters

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

Marcus Rashford played through the pain of a shoulder problem last season and has now undergone an operation, which will keep him on the sidelines until at least October.


Edinson Cavani

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani pictured on June 24, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Edinson Cavani was granted extra time off following his involvement for Uruguay at the Copa America, but the striker is expected back at the club next week and could potentially feature against Southampton.


Alex Telles

Manchester United's Alex Telles pictured in December 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: September 11 (vs. Newcastle)

Alex Telles sustained an ankle injury during pre-season training last month, and the Brazilian will miss at least Man United's next two Premier League matches with Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers.


Dean Henderson

Dean Henderson warms up for Manchester United on February 25, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Dean Henderson has struggled to overcome a bout of coronavirus and missed out on the team's Premier League opener against Leeds. There is a chance that the England international could return against Southampton, though.


Jesse Lingard

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard pictured on July 18, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Jesse Lingard recently tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating for the clash with Leeds, but he has since returned to training and featured in the friendly with Burnley on Tuesday.


Phil Jones

Manchester United defender Phil Jones pictured in January 2020© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Phil Jones has been stepping up his recovery from a serious knee injury and is back in training with Solskjaer's side, but the centre-back is not expected to be in the squad for this match.


Eric Bailly

Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on January 1, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Eric Bailly represented Ivory Coast at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has been self-isolating on his return to England, but he has now returned to the training ground.


Amad Diallo

Manchester United's Amad Diallo in action against Real Sociedad in the Europa League on February 25, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Southampton)

Amad Diallo also represented Ivory Coast at the Olympics and has been self-isolating on his return to England, but like Bailly, he is now back at the club's training ground.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man United have no players suspended for this match.


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