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Manchester United travel to Portugal tomorrow (Thursday) night to face FC Porto in Matchday Two of this season’s Europa League.
Erik ten Hag is under pressure to get a result after a slow start to the new campaign has left him fighting for his job at Old Trafford.
It looked like United would be without young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for the trip but the England international has been pictured in first team training this morning.
Kobbie Mainoo is fit to train with #MUFC. No Mason Mount though. Precaution due to cut on head – but no concussion, doubt for Porto.
Harry Maguire also back after missing Spurs game. pic.twitter.com/VwPDbyHK8N
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) October 2, 2024
Harry Maguire is also fit after missing the weekend defeat to Tottenham.
Mason Mount was subbed off with a head injury against Spurs and is likely to miss game as a precautionary measure due to the nature of the knock.
However, the former Chelsea man might be part of the travelling squad and is expected to back for the Premier League game against Aston Villa after avoiding concussion.
The sight of Mainoo on the grass will come as a huge boost to Ten Hag with the 19-year-old integral to the way United set up.
If fully fit, he will certainly start the crunch game in Porto as United look for their first win in this years competition.
17-year-old Jack Fletcher was also pictured in today’s session and looks set for his first European trip.
Jack Fletcher in first-team training today pic.com/2IX1L0xjhk
— Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) October 2, 2024
The midfielder has impressed at youth level and will be chomping at the bit to get his first competitive minutes for United.
The rest of the first team squad that featured in the last fixture are reportedly available for selection with only Luke Shaw, Lenny Yoro and long term absentee Tyrell Malacia the notable absences.
Nothing less than three points will do for United tomorrow, with all eyes on Ten Hag and his troops given the increased spotlight on his position.
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