Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has returned to first-team training before the club's Premier League trip to Chelsea on Saturday. Manchester United officially confirmed his return, while Fabrizio Romano said he is expected to be available for the match.
United confirm training return
Manchester United officially confirmed that Mainoo is back in training. The club said he had been sidelined since the 1-1 draw against Tottenham on 10 October.
He has missed Manchester United's last four matches through injury.
Chelsea game in view
Manchester United travel to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Romano said Mainoo is expected to be available against Chelsea after returning to training.
CaughtOffside report on Carrick claims
CaughtOffside says Romano claims Mainoo “loves” Michael Carrick and is determined to fight for the manager during Manchester United's current difficult spell.
CaughtOffside says Romano went further by suggesting Carrick “saved the career” of Mainoo at Old Trafford. Before Carrick initially took charge, Mainoo was reportedly “going to leave” United on loan in January after finding regular opportunities difficult to come by.
Andrey Santos backs the manager
Andrey Santos publicly backed the manager and said Manchester United's problems were a collective responsibility rather than Carrick's alone.