Manchester United handed injury blow ahead of Premier League return

Manchester United have been dealt another injury blow as Diogo Dalot withdrew from international duty with Portugal. Dalot was set to feature in Portugal’s World Cup qualifying double header against Armenia and Hungary but will now not feature due to muscle discomfort. Diogo Dalot has withdrawn from the Portugal squad for the upcoming internationalsGetty The full-back played the full match in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Burnley last Saturday with no indication that there was an injury concern. A Portuguese Football Federation statement read: “Full-back Nuno Tavares was called up to the National Senior squad this Thursday to replace Diogo Dalot. “The international, who plays for Manchester United, complained of muscle discomfort and was released by the Health and Performance Unit. “Nuno Tavares, 25, a Lazio player, joins the national team in Yerevan, travelling this Thursday from Rome to the capital of Armenia. “Portugal begins the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, facing Armenia and Hungary on the 9th, in Budapest.” Dalot is due to return to Manchester for further tests on his injury, The 26-year-old, who boasts an impeccable injury record during his time at Old Trafford, started 31 of United’s 38 league games last season on top of 35 matches the previous campaign. But his withdrawal from the national team could not come at a worse time for boss Ruben Amorim who is already sweating on the fitness of a number of players. Ahead of next weekend’s Manchester derby, United have concerns over Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount after both players hobbled through injury against Burnley. Cunha was seen clutching his hamstring while Mount appeared to have suffered a muscle injury. Premier LeagueUnited are sweating on the fitness of Matheus Cunha ahead of the match against Man City[/caption] AFPMason Mount is also a doubt for the trip to the Etihad Stadium[/caption] Ruben Amorim faces an anxious wait to see if three key players will be fit for the derby Asked about the injuries after the victory over Burnley, Amorim said: “It was hard to lose Cunha and Mason Mount, because Mason Mount played 30 minutes with an injury. “I’m concerned about that, because they are so important for us. We will see. “I don’t know [how they are], I don’t know. We will check them. We need those guys really bad to be really competitive.” Cunha did his best to allay fans’ fear following his injury against Burnley. The Brazilian wrote on Instagram: “What an incredible environment, it’s great to be here. I’ll be back soon, always with joy and gratitude. Thanks for all the messages.” The big games are coming thick and fast for United beginning with the trip to the Etihad Stadium. The Red Devils play host to Chelsea the following week before a trip to Anfield to face champions Liverpool next month.

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Manchester United handed injury blow ahead of Premier League return

Manchester United have been dealt another injury blow as Diogo Dalot withdrew from international duty with Portugal.

Dalot was set to feature in Portugal’s World Cup qualifying double header against Armenia and Hungary but will now not feature due to muscle discomfort.

Diogo Dalot has withdrawn from the Portugal squad for the upcoming internationals

The full-back played the full match in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Burnley last Saturday with no indication that there was an injury concern.

A Portuguese Football Federation statement read: “Full-back Nuno Tavares was called up to the National Senior squad this Thursday to replace Diogo Dalot.

“The international, who plays for Manchester United, complained of muscle discomfort and was released by the Health and Performance Unit.

“Nuno Tavares, 25, a Lazio player, joins the national team in Yerevan, travelling this Thursday from Rome to the capital of Armenia.

“Portugal begins the qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, facing Armenia and Hungary on the 9th, in Budapest.”

Dalot is due to return to Manchester for further tests on his injury,

The 26-year-old, who boasts an impeccable injury record during his time at Old Trafford, started 31 of United’s 38 league games last season on top of 35 matches the previous campaign.

But his withdrawal from the national team could not come at a worse time for boss Ruben Amorim who is already sweating on the fitness of a number of players.

Ahead of next weekend’s Manchester derby, United have concerns over Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount after both players hobbled through injury against Burnley.

Cunha was seen clutching his hamstring while Mount appeared to have suffered a muscle injury.

United are sweating on the fitness of Matheus Cunha ahead of the match against Man City[/caption]

Mason Mount is also a doubt for the trip to the Etihad Stadium[/caption]

Ruben Amorim faces an anxious wait to see if three key players will be fit for the derby

Asked about the injuries after the victory over Burnley, Amorim said: “It was hard to lose Cunha and Mason Mount, because Mason Mount played 30 minutes with an injury.

“I’m concerned about that, because they are so important for us. We will see.

“I don’t know [how they are], I don’t know. We will check them. We need those guys really bad to be really competitive.”

Cunha did his best to allay fans’ fear following his injury against Burnley. The Brazilian wrote on Instagram: “What an incredible environment, it’s great to be here. I’ll be back soon, always with joy and gratitude. Thanks for all the messages.”

The big games are coming thick and fast for United beginning with the trip to the Etihad Stadium.

The Red Devils play host to Chelsea the following week before a trip to Anfield to face champions Liverpool next month.