Man United injury list: Players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Sunderland

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Michael Carrick is looking to end the season in style after securing Manchester United's Champions League return.

Carrick has overseen a positive few months since Ruben Amorim was sacked on January 5, the day after a 1-1 draw at Leeds United after which the Portuguese went public with his apparent frustrations at the way things were being done at the club.

Last Sunday's 3-2 win over Liverpool guaranteed United will finish in the Premier League top five and therefore qualify for next season's Champions League. Their final three matches are about consolidating third place and, perhaps, giving further incentive to the club's decision-makers to appoint Carrick on a permanent basis.

Here is how their injury list looks, when they can expect players to be back, and what their predicted lineup looks like for their next game.

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Man United injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Man United, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Matheus Cunha

Injury: Hip flexor
Expected return date: June

Cunha played and scored against Liverpool despite a sore hip flexor. It was later reported in Brazil that United and the forward's national team have agreed to rest him for the World Cup, now that their Champions League aims have been realised.

Benjamin Sesko

Injury: Lower leg
Expected return date: May 17 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Sesko has been managing a problem with his shin, and it was made worse when he was pushed into the advertising hoardings by Ibrahima Konate in the win over Liverpool. Carrick substituted him at halftime and may decide to rest him for the game at Sunderland.

Matthijs de Ligt

Injury: Lower back
Expected return date: Uncertain

De Ligt has not featured since the reverse fixture at Palace at the end of November. Carrick has insisted for a few weeks that the player is "getting there", but the back issue is proving difficult to overcome. United posted an update on April 23 showing the centre-back working with a ball on the training pitches, so there are signs that his recovery is progressing.

Man United suspension list

Lisandro Martinez

Suspension length: Three games
Expected return date: May 9 (vs. Sunderland)

Martinez was shown a red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair in the loss to Leeds, with the offence considered violent conduct under the rules. He was banned for the games against Chelsea, Brentford, and Liverpool, so he could return at Sunderland.