Shaw, Mainoo, Mount: Manchester United injury news vs Porto as three updates given

Manchester United have issued multiple injury updates as Erik ten Hag prepares his side to face FC Porto in the Europa League.

Manchester United are turning their attention to the Europa League after enduring a difficult spell in the Premier League.

Sitting 13th in the table, United are only six points above the relegation zone and eight points from the summit. Defeats to Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Brighton have magnified the team’s struggles.

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The recent loss to Tottenham has heaped further pressure on Erik ten Hag, making the upcoming matches against FC Porto and Aston Villa pivotal in determining his future at the club.

After drawing with FC Twente last week, United now need a victory in Portugal to keep their Europa League campaign alive.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday evening, Ten Hag confirmed that Mason Mount had not travelled with the squad because of the blow he took to his head and a further knock he is currently carrying.

He also said he hopes to have Luke Shaw available after the international break but will not be available to face Aston Villa on the weekend, and the first game back, at home against Brentford, is unlikely.

Kobbie Mainoo came off just before half-time against Tottenham with an apparent hamstring issue but travelled with the squad and was spotted in full training on Wednesday morning.

Although Harry Maguire was spotted in training, he did not travel to Portugal with the team, indicating that he has not fully recovered from the knock he took in training last week.

Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malaica are expected back in December, while Victor Lindelöf returned to the first-team squad on the weekend, although he did not play.

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