Manchester United are in line to receive a major fitness boost as they prepare to host Arsenal in the Premier League opener today.
According to reliable X account Sully Talkz, Noussair Mazraoui has returned on grass training and is doing individual work.
He is “working super hard to be back with the team” after missing the pre-season tour games.
Mazraoui started the pre-season opener against Leeds in Stockholm last month but was taken off at half-time.
The Moroccan moved to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich last summer and has impressed with his technical ability.
He played in 57 games, answering all the question marks over his durability.
He also has the vision to play a through pass that could unleash Diallo and Mbeumo on the right flank.
Mazraoui has the ability to play as a wing-back or as a centre-back.
Amad Diallo is expected to feature regularly in the right wing-back spot, paving the way for Mazraoui to switch to the right centre-back spot.
The 27-year-old is a front-footed and press-resistant defender.
He also has the vision to play a through pass that could unleash Diallo and Mbeumo on the right flank.
He could also make overlapping runs with Diallo and Mbeumo, who prefer to cut inside from wide positions.
Leny Yoro has bulked up over the summer and is likely to provide tough competition for the starting right centre-back position.
Manager Ruben Amorim has already confirmed that Mazraoui will miss the blockbuster opening clash today.
The defender will now aim to improve his fitness and become available for the second game of the season.
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