Manchester United suffer blow as summer signing ruled out for weeks after minor heart surgery

Noussair Mazraoui is set to spend time on the sidelines to deal Manchester United another injury blow, talkSPORT understands.

The versatile full-back, who recently arrived at red devils In the summer, club doctors diagnosed him with an irregular heartbeat after experiencing palpitations.

This has led to the 25-year-old undergoing a minor preventative corrective procedure, which may see him not feature until November.

He had previously been out of action for two months at Bayern Munich due to mild inflammation of the pericardium (heart sac).

This came as a result of Covid-19 complications following the 2022 World Cup.

Due to his history, United know they will have to be cautious when reintroducing the defender to the squad, although he is expected to make a full recovery in the coming weeks.

Since he arrived at Old Trafford from Bayern in a £17 million dealMazraoui has established himself as a firm fan favorite.

The Moroccan international, who has made 29 international appearances, has started each of United's seven Premier League games, providing just one assist.

He was also in Erik ten HagThe Europa League lineups draw against FC Twente and Porto.

While Ten Hag also featured from the bench in the 7-0 victory over Barsnley in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

His absence from the team will probably be seen Diogo Dalot He switched to playing in his natural position of right back after having spent the season thus far on the opposite side of the defence.

And this he could see Luke Shaw He immediately returns to the team as a left back once he recovers from his injury.

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Shaw is yet to feature this season but is expected to be available after the international break.

Alternatively, Ten Hag could move Lisandro Martínez into the position.

This would see Jonny Evans' teammate Matthijs de Ligt at centre-back with Harry Maguire injured.

United are still waiting to welcome forgotten star Tyrell Malacia to the team.

The Dutch left-back sat out the 2023/24 season due to injury but is believed to be close to returning to action.

United are already light in the defense department with Maguire already on the sidelines following the calf injury he suffered in the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, summer signing Leny Yoro, who United signed for £52 million Coming from Lille, he suffered a blow to his foot in preseason.

The games come thick and fast for United after the October break, with the club playing seven times in 22 days before the next international window.