Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been handed a major selection boost ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
For weeks before the international break, Amorim worked with a decimated squad amidst the spate of injuries that hit the team.
In defence in particular, United were stripped to the bare bones – a situation that became even worse after Ayden Heaven sustained a serious-looking injury in the 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
However, there is now some good news for Amorim and supporters as the Red Devils prepare to face Forest early next week.
The club have confirmed that the defensive trio of Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Leny Yoro has returned to training.
The three were part of the group that undertook sessions at Carrington today.
Maguire’s last appearance for United came in the FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham on March 2. He played all 90 minutes but was unable to carry on into extra time, prompting Amorim to replace him with Heaven.
The 32-year-old has featured regularly under Amorim, who appears to be a fan of his.
Yoro was taken off at half-time during United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford. He was also replaced by Heaven, who barely put a foot wrong for the second 45 minutes.
The Frenchman missed the return leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie with Real Sociedad as well as the victory over Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men.
Shaw has been sidelined since December’s 4-0 win over Everton and will be hoping to get a run of games and finally put his fitness problems behind him.
There is also a positive update on the goalkeeping front, with Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton back in training.
During their absence, Amorim consistently included Elyh Harrison and Dermot Mee on the bench.
Forest vs. United kicks off at 19:00 GMT.
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