❗❗❗Breaking news: Dalot, Heaven, Zirkzee – Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Brentford clash

Manchester United’s injury situation is improving.(Image: Getty Images.)
Manchester United took a huge stride towards the Europa League final with an impressive 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their semi-final showdown in the Basque Country on Thursday night.

First half goals from Bruno Fernandes (2) and Casemiro secured a fantastic result for the Reds, meaning they will go into next week’s second leg at Old Trafford in a commanding position.

But before United can concentrate on finishing the job against Bilbao and attempting to reach a third Europa League final in nine seasons, they must switch their focus to Sunday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Ahead of the tussle with Thomas Frank’s side, here is all the very latest on the injury front…

Diogo Dalot
Injury: calf

Dalot has missed the last two matches after head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed he had suffered a muscle injury in the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Easter Sunday.

As a result, Amorim said the defender will miss United’s upcoming matches, and it remains to be seen if he will be back available before the end of the season.

Amorim, speaking last Friday, said: “He has something in his muscle, his calf, he had a sequence of games, he played all the time, we try to manage but the players play a lot of minutes and not so ready to cope with that. Dalot felt something.

“We don’t know how long he’s going to be out. But he’s out for these next games.”
After missing United’s first three games after the March international break, Heaven returned to the squad against Newcastle United on April 13, being named on the bench

However, he has not featured in any of United’s matchday squads since then after suffering a “small setback”, according to club sources.

Issuing an update last week, Amorim said: “Ayden is not ready, so that’s it.”

Possible return date: unknown.

Lisandro Martinez
Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Martinez is a long-term absentee after rupturing his ACL in United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford at the beginning of February. He soon underwent successful surgery and is well underway with his recovery.

United have not put a specific timeframe on how long he will be out for, but he will not feature again this side of the summer. ACL injuries usually take around six months to fully recover from.

Possible return date: August.

Toby Collyer
Injury: leg

Toby Collyer remains sidelined.(Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images.)
“Toby has a small issue in his leg,” said Amorim, speaking recently. “We hope to have him in a few weeks.”

He was spotted training at Carrington on Wednesday morning, albeit away from the main group, offering positive signs that his recovery is going well. However, it remains to be seen when he will next be available for selection.

Possible return date: unknown.

Joshua Zirkzee
Injury: hamstring.

Zirkzee was forced off with a hamstring injury in United’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle. He pulled up sharply and required medical attention before leaving the pitch.

He was able to walk off the field, but he required help from two members of the United medical team. Unfortunately, he will now miss the remainder of the season.

“Joshua is out for the season, so he’s not going to play any more this season,” Amorim said. “Let’s prepare him for the next one.”

Here’s a concise and structured injury update for Manchester United ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford and second leg against Athletic Bilbao:

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**Manchester United Injury Update — Ahead of Brentford & Bilbao Clashes**

Manchester United head into a crucial Premier League fixture against Brentford on Sunday, followed by the Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, with a mixed injury report:

### **1. Diogo Dalot — Calf Injury**
– **Status**: Out
– **Details**: Suffered a calf strain in the loss to Wolves. Amorim confirmed he will miss upcoming matches. No clear return date set.
– **Possible Return**: Unknown

### **2. Ayden Heaven — Setback Post-Return**
– **Status**: Out
– **Details**: Returned to the squad on April 13 but suffered a minor setback. Has not featured since.
– **Possible Return**: Unknown

### **3. Lisandro Martinez — ACL Injury**
– **Status**: Long-term absentee
– **Details**: Underwent successful ACL surgery in February. Recovery progressing well, but season is over for him.
– **Possible Return**: August

### **4. Toby Collyer — Leg Issue**
– **Status**: Sidelined
– **Details**: Dealing with a minor leg issue. Training individually at Carrington, positive signs of recovery.
– **Possible Return**: Few weeks (TBC)

### **5. Joshua Zirkzee — Hamstring Injury**
– **Status**: Out for season
– **Details**: Suffered injury in 4-1 loss to Newcastle. Ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
– **Possible Return**: Pre-season preparation

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Despite these setbacks, United’s dominant 3-0 win over Bilbao has set them on course for a potential third Europa League final in nine seasons. Fans will hope the squad remains steady as they manage both domestic and European ambitions.

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