{"id":334673,"date":"2025-08-11T02:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T02:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/334673\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T02:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T02:48:17","slug":"martinez-zirkzee-onana-man-united-injury-news-and-return-dates-ahead-of-fiorentina-fixture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/334673\/","title":{"rendered":"Martinez, Zirkzee, Onana &#8211; Man United injury news and return dates ahead of Fiorentina fixture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All the very latest on the Manchester United injury front ahead of Saturday&#8217;s pre-season finale against Fiorentina at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>04:00, 09 Aug 2025Updated 16:00, 10 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_BeFunky-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester United's injury situation is improving.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Manchester United&#8217;s injury situation is improving.(Image: Getty Images.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Manchester United will be hoping to end their pre-season with a win against Fiorentina at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Old TraffordLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Reds have enjoyed a productive pre-season campaign, winning two and drawing two of their opening four matches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Their pre-season tour of the United States increased the levels of positivity within the camp, aided by winning the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> Summer Series. United recorded victories over West Ham United (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1), before drawing with Everton (2-2).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">With their season opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford now a little over a week away, here is the very latest on the injury front ahead of the clash with Fiorentina:<\/p>\n<p>Andre Onana<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Injury: <\/strong>hamstring<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/andre-onana\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"OnanaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Onana<\/a> has not featured for United so far this summer after suffering a hamstring injury in the first week of pre-season training at Carrington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Despite not being deemed fit enough to be involved during the tour, he did travel to the US almost a fortnight ago to continue his rehabilitation. He trained during his time in the States, and sources said he had been &#8220;throwing himself around&#8221; in training but in non-contact drills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Despite participating in team training this week, it is understood the visit of Fiorentina will come too soon for him to be involved. He is targeting a return against Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Possible return date: <\/strong>August 17 (Arsenal H).<\/p>\n<p>Noussair Mazraoui<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Injury<\/strong>: knock<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Moroccan played no part in United&#8217;s tour of the US due to a knock. He started the pre-season opener against Leeds in Stockholm last month and was taken off at half-time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2226032883.jpg\" alt=\"Noussair Mazraoui in action for Manchester United against Leeds United.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Noussair Mazraoui has played just once this pre-season.(Image: Linnea Rheborg\/Getty Images.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/noussair-mazraoui\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"MazraouiLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mazraoui<\/a> was last pictured in a training session a fortnight ago. It remains to be seen when he will next be available for selection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Possible return date: <\/strong>unknown.<\/p>\n<p>Lisandro Martinez<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Injury: <\/strong>anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/lisandro-martinez\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"MartinezLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Martinez<\/a> has been absent since suffering an ACL injury in United&#8217;s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in February. He underwent successful surgery and has been on the comeback trail ever since.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He went to the US with the rest of the squad and participated in gym sessions. He was also photographed out on the grass before the tour came to an end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">United have not put a specific timeframe on how much longer he could be unavailable for, but his recovery is continuing to head in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Possible return date: <\/strong>unknown.<\/p>\n<p>Joshua Zirkzee<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Injury<\/strong>: unspecified<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2227505399.jpg\" alt=\"Joshua Zirkzee trains in the United States.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Joshua Zirkzee has not played since the Europa League final.(Image: Ash Donelon\/Manchester United via Getty Images.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/joshua-zirkzee\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ZirkzeeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Zirkzee<\/a> has not featured for United this pre-season because of an unspecified injury complaint he sustained prior to the tour. He did travel to the US but was unable to participate in team training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The attacker, who rushed his way back from a hamstring injury last season to make himself available for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/europa-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Europa LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Europa League<\/a> final, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/manchester-united-double-injury-boost-32219325\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"was pictured training with the rest of the squad at Carrington earlier this weekLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">was pictured training with the rest of the squad at Carrington earlier this week<\/a>, offering encouragement that he is closing in on a return.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, he played down the possibility of him being available for the clash with Fiorentina, admitting recently he wanted to be ready in time for the start of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Possible return date: <\/strong>August 17 (Arsenal H).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754407753_378_0_manchester-united-pre-season-guide-2025-26-4863-1-p.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>KICK OFF &#8211; 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