Manchester United will be looking to start their 2022-23 Europa League group-stage campaign with a victory when they welcome Real Sociedad to Old Trafford on Thursday night.

The Red Devils lost their opening two matches of the Premier League season to Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford but have since won their last four to rise into fifth spot in the table.

Erik ten Hag's side beat division leaders Arsenal 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, and they will now be bidding to get their European campaign off to the best possible start.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Real Sociedad, who drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the league on Saturday.

Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams in action for Manchester United in the Europa League on February 25, 2021 © Reuters

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

Brandon Williams has not been involved this season due to a problem that he picked up during pre-season, and the versatile defender will again be unavailable for selection here.

Facundo Pellistri

Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri in action against Derby County on July 18, 2021 © Reuters

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

Facundo Pellistri has been ruled out of action until at least the middle of September due to the ankle problem that he picked up during the team's preparations for the 2022-23 campaign.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka reacts after sustaining an injury, November 8, 2021 © Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: September 8 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has not been involved in Man United's last two matchday squads due to a knock, but he could be back for Thursday's game with Real Sociedad.

Anthony Martial

Manchester United's Anthony Martial pictured on July 12, 2022 © Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Achilles
Possible return date: September 8 (vs. Real Sociedad)

Anthony Martial has only played once this season due to a mixture of hamstring and Achilles problems, and he was again absent against Arsenal at the weekend. The France international will need to be assessed ahead of kickoff, but he remains a major doubt at this stage of proceedings.