BREAKING NEWS: Five Manchester United players return to full training ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest.
Five Manchester United players have returned to training ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest next Tuesday.
Defenders Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw, along with goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton, were spotted at Carrington as they worked towards regaining full fitness. Yoro, who has endured a difficult season with injuries, missed 26 games and was unavailable for United’s last two matches before the international break. Maguire has also been sidelined since the FA Cup defeat to Fulham, bringing his total absences this season to 11.
Their return is a welcome boost for manager Ruben Amorim, especially in defense, where the team has been struggling with absences. With Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven still unavailable, Maguire and Yoro’s presence could provide much-needed stability at the back. Shaw, meanwhile, has been out since December’s clash with Everton at Old Trafford. His prolonged injury struggles and the emergence of Patrick Dorgu as the club’s preferred left-back have cast doubt on his long-term role in the squad.
Bayindir and Heaton have both been absent from matchday selections for months, with Bayindir last involved in January’s FA Cup victory over Arsenal and Heaton missing since the Europa League fixture against FSCB.
Promising young forward Bendito Mantato, who is set to sign his first professional contract next week, was also involved in training. He was joined by academy prospects Godwill Kukonki, Jim Thwaites, and Reece Munro, as Amorim continues to integrate young talent into the first team setup.
Meanwhile, Noussair Mazraoui, Victor Lindelof, and Manuel Ugarte were not present, having been granted a rest day after their international duties.
With a hectic schedule ahead, including seven matches next month, United will need a fully fit squad to handle the challenge. While their Premier League aspirations are limited, securing the Europa League title remains a top priority in their bid for Champions League qualification next season.
