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Man Utd injury news: Latest on Rashford, Telles, Greenwood and expected return dates
Manchester United host West Brom in the Premier League this weekend with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sweating on whether several key players can return to action at Old Trafford
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Manchester United host West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday (8pm) with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hoping to have Marcus Rashford, Alex Telles and Mason Greenwood available again after spells on the sidelines. Express Sport offers the latest update on all of the Red Devils' injured players ahead of the clash with Slaven Bilic's side.
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford gave Solskjaer an injury worry when he pulled out of the England squad after missing last week's win over the Republic of Ireland.
The striker joined up with Gareth Southgate's squad despite suffering a shoulder injury late on in United's 3-1 win at Everton before the international break.
But after he was not deemed fit enough for the 3-0 win over the Republic, it was decided that Rashford would play no part in England's games against belgium and Iceland.
The injury is not thought to be serious, however, and he is expected to be available for United's clash against the Baggies.
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Alex Telles
With Luke Shaw definitely out, United are hoping left-back Alex Telles will be available on Saturday despite reports claiming he has tested positive for coronavirus for a second time.
The 27-year-old tested positive for coronavirus at the end of October, ruling him out of the matches against Arsenal, Istanbul Basaksehir and Everton.
Reports from Brazil on Sunday claimed Telles had once again tested positive while on international duty.
But United believe he may still be able to play and are seeking clarification.
The club released a statement on Monday which read: "It is understood Alex’s positive test does not necessarily mean he has contracted the virus again.
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"United’s medical staff at the Aon Training Complex are monitoring the situation in Brazil and will make an assessment when Telles returns to England later this week.
"It is still hoped our recent signing from FC Porto will be available to play in Saturday's Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford."
Telles has played just one game for United since signing on transfer deadline day.
Mason Greenwood
Greenwood missed United's win over Everton due to illness, and was not selected either for England under-21s or Gareth Southgate's senior side over the international break.
United asked for Greenwood to be rested from the the England set-up due to a series of minor injuries and personal problems, according to the Manchester Evening News.
England U21 boss Aidy Boothroyd said: "It was felt from Man United that the best course of action was to sit out this one. He has had a lot of niggling injuries and a lot of things going on in his life."
However, it is hoped the young forward will be available for Saturday's game.
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Luke Shaw
Shaw is expected to be out for around a month after he also sustained an injury against Everton.
The left-back limped off the pitch at Goodison with a hamstring injury just past the hour mark - making the return of Telles even more important for United.
Shaw is expected to miss United's next six games, but could be back for the Old Trafford derby against Manchester City on December 12.
Eric Bailly
Injury-prone centre-back Eric Bailly suffered a hamstring setback during the last international break and was ruled out for a month
However, he was included in the Ivory Coast squad for this international break, increasing hopes he could be fit to face West Brom if called upon.
Jesse Lingard
Lingard has returned to training after an unspecified injury, but is yet to make an appearance since the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton in September.
Solskjaer said the attacking midfielder was in contention to make the squad for the Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir - but he was not selected and his future remains at the club uncertain.
Phil Jones
The defender's last appearance came in an FA Cup win over Tranmere Rovers in January and his bad luck has continued with another injury, this time to his knee.
After missing out on both United's Champions League and Premier League squads, Jones will have to wait until December 23 at the earliest, when United travel to face Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
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