Manchester United injury update: Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko latest news and return dates

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COMMENTSManchester United will be hoping to get back to more positive news when the Premier League returns this weekend.

The Red Devils have suffered numerous injury blows in the three-week international break, while they have had a stuttering start to the new league season, picking up just five points in their first five games.

A Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Brighton has compounded Michael Carrick’s early-campaign headache, and the former midfielder has five more players on the treatment table as he prepares for the visit of Tottenham on Saturday.

Here is all the latest Manchester United injury news and potential return dates…

Struggling: Marcus RashfordGettyMarcus Rashford Rashford picked up a minor injury in the dying embers of United’s draw at Fulham last month, and he pulled out of England duty before the Three Lions’ four matchesI tr.

He had landed awkwardly after a heavy tackle tight to the touchline

“We had to bring him off, as he had a bit of an issue. I’m not sure [if he’s alright],” Carrick said post-match.

Speaking on Friday, Carrick added that he had trained “a little bit”.

It remains to be seen whether he will feature against Spurs.

Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)

Major blow: Kobbie MainooGettyKobbie MainooMainoo sparked concern when he withdrew from England’s squad for the international break along with Rashford.

No clear reason was given for his pulling out, though, and he is not thought to be injured. Instead, his load will have been managed after a heavy start to the season in United’s engine room.

Speaking on Friday, Carrick added that he had trained “a little bit,” but he will be expected to feature in the squad against Spurs regardless.

Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)

New blow: Patrick DorguAFP/GettyPatrick DorguDorgu is one of the biggest worries for Carrick.

The versatile winger started for Denmark against Wales, but went down off the ball with half an hour played and he limped off shortly after.

He appeared to have suffered a hamstring problem which could sideline him for some time, and he has now returned to United early for assessment.

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Speaking Friday, Carrick issued an update on his condition: “It looks like he’ll be out for a number of weeks.”

Missing: Amad DialloGettyAmad DialloThe Ivorian is still yet to play for United this term after sustaining an ankle problem in pre-season.

The winger was believed to be weeks away from a comeback after the international break, and now there is real optimism that he could feature against Tottenham at the weekend to bolster United’s depth in forward areas.

Carrick has now confirmed he returned to training over the international break.

Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)

Setback: Benjamin SeskoGettyBenjamin SeskoSesko has been suffered a flare-up of the shin injury which saw him miss the latter stages of last season and the opening of the new campaign.

He had seemed to be back at full fitness after starting against Sabah, but was a surprise absentee for the trip to Fulham.

Carrick said of the Slovenian: “It was a pain in his shin. We’re not sure with him yet. He felt a bit of pain after the game. We’re assessing him. He definitely wasn’t ready for today.”

He decided against representing his country during the international break, but it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to play for United after it.

He is yet to return to training and Carrick has not put a timeframe on his return.

Eyeing a return: Matthijs de LigtGettyNoussair MazraouiSpeaking to preview Saturday’s meeting with Tottenham, Carrick revealed Noussair Mazraoui had returned from international duty with a knock.

Explaining the injury, he said of the player: “Nouss (Mazraoui) came off and took a knock. He’s not quite right, so we’ll see how he is.”

It is not clear when he might return to the squad, but Carrick’s tone suggested his issue was not serious. He may feature this weekend, if not in the Champions League midweek.

Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H) OR October 13 vs Atletico Madrid (A)

De Ligt is approaching a full year on the sidelines with a back injury sustained at Crystal Palace in November 2025.

He underwent surgery in May. He travelled to west London with his team-mates despite not being named in the matchday squad, and will hope to be passed fit after a further three weeks of recovery.

There was positive news at Carrington when the Dutchman started a behind-closed-doors friendly against sister club Lausanne-Sport during the international break, and there will be hope that he could return to the action in the coming days.

Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)

Backup goalkeeper Darlow was another victim of the international break, dropping out of the Wales squad with an injury.

The nature and severity of his issue is not clear.

Ugarte remains in his rehabilitation stage after having surgery on an ACL tear suffered representing Uruguay at the World Cup.

He is set to miss the majority of the season, but, after being transfer-listed last summer, it remains to be seen whether he will play for the club again.

Potential return date: Spring/Summer 2027

United’s third-choice shot-stopper has been absent throughout this season with a hamstring injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain last month.