According to The Athletic’s Mark Critchley, Manchester United received a huge quadruple injury boost ahead of their decisive Europa League match against Sevilla.
Star attacker Marcus Rashford has reportedly resumed training for the first time since suffering a groyne injury against Everton.
Erik ten Hag’s team blew a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first leg due to two late own goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire. However, United defeated Premier League underdog Nottingham Forest on Sunday without the need for Rashford’s assistance, but on Thursday, the team would need his help.
His perspective return might force Jadon Sancho to the sidelines as the English winger turned in another below-par performance over the weekend.
Despite having a disappointing domestic season, Sevilla would possess a threat to United’s hopes of winning the Europa League trophy. However, United have a big boost ahead for the tie as Rashford is not the only first-team player on the verge of recovery.
Marcel Sabitzer, whose first-half double gave United a commanding lead at Old Trafford last week, also participated in training following his exclusion from the starting lineup at the City Ground during the warm-up.
The Bayern Munich loanee opened the scoring at Forest, but Ten Hag later said that the player ‘felt something’ during the warmups.
Malacia and Luke Shaw are also available for the clash, indicating that Diogo Dalot would switch back to his preferred right side after last weekend’s impromptu left-back position against Forest.
Shaw’s potential comeback may be a huge relief for United’s leaky backline, which struggled in the first leg, while Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are out due to injuries.
This season, Shaw has thrived under Hag and he could be a key layer against Sevilla. Lucas Ocampos, who caused Malacia a lot of difficulties at Old Trafford, will need to be checked upon, therefore Shaw’s experience and defensive ability will be necessary.
