Manchester United have received a major injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday.
United have confirmed that Kobbie Mainoo returned to first-team training on Wednesday morning, raising hopes that the 21-year-old could be available for the trip to west London.
Head coach Michael Carrick is expected to provide further details during the pre-match press conference tomorrow.
Mainoo suffered an injury setback during the clash with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.
However, his return to training could not have come at a better time, with the young midfielder now in contention to make his comeback against Chelsea.
Carrick will be desperate to welcome his midfield star back into the fold for a fixture that could prove crucial to his hopes of saving his job.
The 21-year-old has been the best United player this season.
His performances have been particularly encouraging despite the disappointing form of the side around him.
Carrick was expected to be relieved of his managerial duties after the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth but INEOS have decided to give him another chance to turn the tides.
Mainoo has also emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the managerial change from Ruben Amorim to Carrick.
The United academy graduate was reportedly on the verge of leaving Old Trafford during Amorim’s tenure after struggling to secure a regular place in the starting XI.
Mainoo has the opportunity to repay Carrick’s faith and help his manager navigate this difficult period at Old Trafford.
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