Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has provided an injury update at his press conference.
Ruben Amorim has held his first press conference in two weeks, with Manchester United set to return to action.
United visit Nottingham Forest on Tuesday April 1 at the City Ground, with the Premier League returning after the international break.
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Luke Shaw and Mason Mount latest
Ruben Amorim provided an injury update on the Red Devils squad ahead of the upcoming clash.
One player he ruled out was left-back Luke Shaw, who is back in training but not yet ready to return to action or be risked. He won’t even be on the bench.
Amorim said: “Luke Shaw is not ready yet. We are starting doing some drills with the team but we are building Luke… it’s not time yet.”
While frustrating, Shaw was never going to go straight into a starting spot, and Manchester United must be cautious over a player who has not played a match since December, and has not started for the club since February 2024.
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Amorim did say Mason Mount is available, pointing to the fact he made the bench against Leicester and has continued to train without problems since.
Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are also back in training and available to return for selection.
Kobbie Mainoo and Ayden Heaven latest
Amorim says three further players are making progress, although have not yet returned to full training, Kobbie Mainoo, Jonny Evans and Ayden Heaven.
Mainoo is the closest of the trio, and potentially there could be good news on the England international shortly.
He said: “I think Kobbie is almost returning also but not ready for this game. Jonny Evans is recovering, Ayden is recovering.”
United face City in the Manchester derby at the weekend, and hope to have a healthier, fitter, squad by then, coming off a win at Forest. Let’s hope…