De Ligt sustained a muscular injury in the 33rd minute of United's 4-3 defeat at Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.

As the Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao looms, here’s the latest Man Utd injury update that paints a picture of cautious optimism, half-fit defenders, and a medical staff in constant motion.

Referee Anthony Taylor has explained why Kevin Schade’s goal in Brentford ’s win over Manchester United was allowed to stand. After falling behind to Mason Mount’s goal in the 14th minute, the equalised not too long after as Luke Shaw put the ball into his own net after deflecting Mikkel Damsgaard’s effort past Altay Bayindir.