De Light, Amad and Zirkzee: Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Lyon and Wolves clashes

Manchester United are back in action on Thursday night against Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final second leg. They drew the first leg 2-2 over in France so it is all to play for at Old Trafford. The Red Devils lost 4-1 away at Newcastle United in their last Premier League outing.

It has been another frustrating campaign for the North West outfit. Ruben Amorim was picked as their replacement for Erik ten Hag after catching the eye at Sporting Lisbon over in Portugal. Their next league clash is against Wolves at home on Sunday.

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Ayden Heaven - out. The United youngster has been in the treatment room since the comfortable away win at Leicester City in late March. He joined the Red Devils in January and has a bright future ahead of him in the game. His manager said: “It is not so serious. He is recovering. He is not yet ready to play, but he will return this season, for sure.” Expected return date: 27/04/2025.

Matthijs de Ligt - could return. The centre-back has sat out of their last three matches. They are hoping that he can play a part against Lyon though and will make checks on him this week. Amorim shared this update on his condition: “Matta has a problem in his foot, we are trying to assess.” Expected return date: 17/04/2025.

Jonny Evans - out. It has been a tough campaign for the veteran defender on the injury front. He hasn’t been since the Boxing Day match against Wolves. It remains to be seen when exactly he will be back fit and available to play. Expected return date: Unknown.

Lisandro Martinez - out. Like Evans, it is yet to be known when he will play again. He is out of action with a long-term ACL injury. His boss said: “Licha is a difficult situation. He's going to be out for a while. We don't know the extent of the injury, but it's an injury that is going to take time.” Expected return date: Unknown.

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Toby Collyer - could return. The Red Devils will make checks the midfielder over the coming days. The Lyon tie might come too soon for the youngster but the fixture against Wolves is a possibility. Amorim has said: “Toby has a small issue in his leg, so we hope to have him in a few weeks.” Expected return date: 20/04/2025.

Amad Diallo - out. He is edging closer to a return which would be a massive boost. The Ivory Coast international has been missed over recent times. In this latest update, he is back training on the grass and could return by the end of the month. Expected return date: 27/04/2025.

Joshua Zirkzee - out. The striker has emerged as a fresh injury doubt following United’s last outing. He went off against Newcastle. His head coach said after the defeat against the Toon Army: “Josh, I think he will be out for some games. So, let’s focus on the next one.” Expected return date: 27/04/2025.