Despite a recent run of indifferent results, United have put themselves in a position where they only require one point from their final two fixtures to guarantee a return to the Champions League.

Erik ten Hag has witnessed his side bounce back from successive defeats with back-to-back wins, the most recent coming on Saturday as they edged out Bournemouth on the South Coast.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Chelsea, who remain as far down the standings as 12th position.

Donny van de Beek

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek reacts after sustaining an injury on January 3, 2023 © Reuters

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

Donny van de Beek's campaign ended when he suffered a serious knee injury in January, and the Dutchman is working to be fit for the start of pre-season.

Tom Heaton

Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton pictured on December 30, 2021 © Reuters

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

Tom Heaton remains on the sidelines with the ankle injury that he suffered during a training session, and he is thought to be in danger of missing the rest of the season.

Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez is helped off the pitch by Sevilla's Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel after sustaining an injury on April 13, 2023 © Reuters

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

Lisandro Martinez is out for the remainder of the season after fracturing a metatarsal during the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla.

Marcel Sabitzer

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

On-loan Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who has been a regular since his arrival in January, has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a meniscal injury.