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Feb 20, 2022 at 2pm UK
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Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Leeds United

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

Manchester United will be bidding to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League when they travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Sunday.

Ralf Rangnick's side will enter the contest off the back of a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes on the scoresheet at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have now reclaimed fourth spot in the table, sitting two points clear of fifth-placed West Ham United on the same number of games (25).

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Leeds, who are currently 15th in England's top flight.


Raphael Varane

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

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: February 20 (vs. Leeds)

Raphael Varane was a late withdrawal from the side against Brighton through illness, but the centre-back has a strong chance of recovering in time for this match.


Edinson Cavani

 Manchester United's Edinson Cavani during the warm up, January 3, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: February 20 (vs. Leeds)

Edinson Cavani was not involved against Southampton or Brighton due to a groin problem, but the Uruguay international could be back for Sunday's contest.


Eric Bailly

Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on January 16, 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: February 20 (vs. Leeds)

Eric Bailly returned from the Africa Cup of Nations with an ankle injury, but the defender is now back in training and could potentially be in the squad this weekend.


Nemanja Matic

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

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Shin
Possible return date: February 20 (vs. Leeds)

Nemanja Matic was unavailable for Man United against Southampton and Brighton, with Rangnick revealing that the midfielder had a shin injury, and he is also a major doubt for this match.


MAN UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST

Mason Greenwood

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood pictured in July 2021© Reuters

Possible return date: Unknown

Mason Greenwood was recently arrested on suspicion of rape, assault, sexual assault and making threats to kill, and he has been suspended by the Red Devils until further notice.


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