Ruben Amorim’s squad will have a bit of a wait before their next match, as they are set to play against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground next Tuesday. Their upcoming opponents have been in excellent form, making this an important fixture. Despite facing an ongoing injury crisis, the team is optimistic that several key players will soon return. If they manage a strong finish to the season, they could secure a respectable league position and potentially achieve success in the Europa League.
The injury situation at Manchester United has been a significant talking point, but there is hope on the horizon. According to the Manchester Evening News, a club source has indicated that multiple players are nearing a return. Their availability for the match against Nottingham Forest will depend on how they respond to training over the weekend. If all goes well, the squad could see some much-needed reinforcements ahead of the crucial fixture.
Among the absentees, few players have been missed as much as Kobbie Mainoo, whose absence has been felt over the past two months. Fans are eager to see him back in action, and Amorim has suggested that his return is imminent. Luke Shaw is also expected to be back soon, following the example of Mason Mount, who was included in the squad against Leicester City before the international break, even though he did not make it onto the pitch.
Manchester United’s defense has been hit hard by injuries, with Lisandro Martinez ruled out for the rest of the season and three other defenders currently unavailable. The manager will be hoping for good news on that front, with Harry Maguire expected to make his return after sitting out the Leicester match as a precaution. Additionally, Ayden Heaven is set to resume training later this week, despite concerns after he left the King Power Stadium wearing a protective boot.
There is further optimism regarding Leny Yoro, another player close to making a comeback. Meanwhile, Tom Heaton’s return could provide a boost in the goalkeeping department, especially given that Altay Bayindir is currently unavailable. With Andre Onana having been a doubt before the Leicester match, having another backup goalkeeper available could be crucial in the coming weeks.
Another positive development for Manchester United is that their players who were involved in international duty have returned without any major fitness concerns. The club was particularly pleased that most of their international representatives wrapped up their commitments on Sunday, rather than enduring a tight turnaround by playing as late as Wednesday morning, which has been an issue at times this season.
Several United players featured in the Portugal-Denmark clash in the UEFA Nations League, a dramatic seven-goal encounter that went to extra time. Fortunately, all of them came through unscathed, including Patrick Dorgu, who is set to return from suspension in time for the Forest match. Amorim now has a few extra days to reintegrate his returning internationals into the squad before the weekend.
While a Tuesday-to-Saturday turnaround is often challenging, particularly for those traveling long distances, this time the schedule has worked in United’s favor. The additional rest will be especially beneficial for players like Manuel Ugarte, who played in Bolivia’s high altitude for Uruguay on Tuesday, and Noussair Mazraoui, who had a late kick-off for Morocco the same night. With these extra recovery days, the squad should be in better shape for the upcoming clash.
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