Mainoo, Shaw, Malacia - Manchester United injury latest and return dates before Aston Villa

Erik ten Hag will be hoping to welcome back some of his injured stars when Manchester United face Aston Villa on Sunday.

United need a positive result at Villa having picked up just two wins from their opening six Premier League games. United sit 13th in the table with a goal difference of -3. They are already six points off fourth place and defeat at Villa Park on Sunday could spell the end of Ten Hag's Old Trafford reign.

Ten Hag spoke to reporters after the draw with Porto on Thursday night and provided an update on some of his injured players. Here's what we know about those in the Carrington treatment room.

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Kobbie Mainoo

Injury: Hamstring

What Ten Hag said: "Kobbie Mainoo didn’t make it, it was too big a risk. We have to wait and we have to see if he can play on Sunday, if he's fit enough to start or be on the bench."

Potential return date: October 6 vs Aston Villa

Mason Mount

Injury: Knock and head injury

What we know: Mount did not take part in training for United in the build-up to the Porto game and was not featured in the squad that flew out to Portugal. His injuries are not suspected to be serious and he is expected to be back soon.

Potential return date: October 6 vs Aston Villa

Luke Shaw

Injury: Calf

What we know: There had been speculation that Shaw could return before the international break but Ten Hag has ruled out that possibility. It is thought to be touch and go whether the England international could feature on October 19 against Brentford.

Potential return date: October 24 vs Fenerbahce

Tyrell Malacia

Injury: Knee

What we know: Malacia has been making good progress and is back on the grass at last. He is behind Shaw in his progress so could be another month away from returning.

Potential return date: November

Leny Yoro

Injury: Ankle

What Ten Hag has said: “Yes, he is doing very well. It is very pleasing that his rehab is going in the right direction, and I expect him soon, but what I mean by soon is that he is now in the right planning process. He is in the right spot, and he will return as soon as possible to the squad and then the team training.”

Potential return date: November