Giannis Antetokounmpo
March 2026
Giannis sat out as part of load management after returning from a right calf strain that previously sidelined him for 15 straight games. Milwaukee rested him on the second night of a back-to-back; it became his 30th missed game of the season, a career high.
Jack Grealish
March 2026
Grealish shared an update showing he is working back from a season-ending stress fracture that required surgery. He posted rehab images (boot, scooter, gym work) and wrote he is “working hard” to return “better and stronger,” with supportive replies from players including James Maddison, Nathan Ake, and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Mason Mount
March 2026
Mount is reportedly not pushing for an exit and wants to rebuild his United career after injury disruption. Despite interest from Villa and Fulham, he is focusing on fitness and availability to prove value and earn a regular role.
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr confirmed Ronaldo has a significant muscular tear and will miss upcoming matches including Neom, with his recovery being managed day to day. Medical checks found a tear in the back of his right thigh; Ronaldo flew to Madrid to work with his long-term personal medical team to speed rehabilitation and return.
Casemiro
March 2026
Casemiro arrived at St James’ Park with a pronounced black eye and cheek swelling, then scored United’s equaliser before they lost 2-1 to 10-man Newcastle. The bruising reportedly came from a late collision in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace; at Newcastle he headed in from a Fernandes set piece for his sixth league goal, with four of his league goals coming from Fernandes dead-ball deliveries.
Noussair Mazraoui
March 2026
Concern is growing that Mazraoui has picked up another injury after footage showed him leaving the stadium with a heavy limp, adding to United’s existing defensive absences. Mazraoui appeared in distress late on and was replaced, Malacia came on for a rare run-out, and United are already missing Matthijs de Ligt (back), Lisandro Martinez (calf) and Patrick Dorgu (hamstring).
Cristiano Ronaldo
March 2026
Al-Nassr say Ronaldo has a hamstring injury after being forced off late against Al-Fayha, with no return date given. The club confirmed the diagnosis and said he has started rehab with day-by-day evaluations, after leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.
Kristaps Porziņģis
March 2026
Porziņģis remains out with a lingering, unclear medical issue described as “mysterious,” creating uncertainty around his availability and travel status. He returned to practice and was listed questionable, but stayed out again due to illness. Kerr said the staff is working to find clarity and the player wants answers and consistency.
Nick Woltemade
March 2026
A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.
