Ruben Amorim's side have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they take on Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, and things are looking good on the injury front.
Lisandro Martinez in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground.
Lisandro Martinez is closing in on a return to action for Manchester United.
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Manchester United have the chance to make it three Premier League wins in a row at the weekend as they host Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon (5.30pm kick–off).
The Reds claimed a historic 2-1 win over rivals Liverpool at Anfield in their last outing. Harry Maguire's 84th-minute header proved to be the difference between the two sides after Bryan Mbeumo's opener and Cody Gakpo's equaliser.
The win followed a 2-0 home victory over Sunderland before the international break. After a mixed start to the season, United will hope it’s the start of the turnaround under Ruben Amorim.
They now sit in ninth place in the Premier League table, having earned 13 points from their opening eight games of the campaign.
In more good news for United, they have almost a clear injury list. Long-term absentee Lisandro Martinez is the only player in the treatment room, although he is closing in on a return.
Here is a look at the latest injury news, including the latest on Noussair Mazraoui and Ayden Heaven.
Lisandro Martinez
Injury: Knee
The defender has been out since February after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture. He underwent successful surgery and has been stepping up his rehabilitation.
While there is no specific return date given, he is now back to training on the grass as he closes in on a comeback.
Stepping up his recovery and regaining crucial fitness means it may still yet be a bit longer before he is seen back in action.
What Amorim has said: "Licha is not available. Near but is just returning."
Possible return date: November
Noussair Mazraoui
Injury: Unknown
Having not played since the end of September, United were handed a positive sign when Mazraoui was called up to the Morocco squad for the international break just gone.
He, however, was left out of the matchday squads for matches against Congo and Bahrain.
Before the game against Liverpool, Amorim said he didn’t know if the full-back would be available. In a boost, he was fit enough to be named on the bench, although he didn’t make an appearance.
He, therefore, is expected to be in the squad again for the match against Brighton.
Possible return date: vs Brighton (H), 25 Oct (5.30pm kick-off).
Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Noussair Mazraoui was back on the bench for Man United against Liverpool.
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Ayden Heaven
Injury: Knock
The defender has been a regular in United matchday squads this season, but was an injury doubt for United for the match against Liverpool after suffering a knock while representing England Under-20s during the international break.
In more good news for United, Heaven recovered quickly enough to again be named on the bench at Anfield. Like Mazraoui, he was an unused substitute for the game.
Possible return date: vs Brighton (H), 25 Oct (5.30pm kick-off)