Man Utd confirm key player has returned to training ahead of Everton clash

Manchester United have confirmed Luke Shaw has returned to training following a three-month injury layoff.

The defender last played for United in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on 19 August, and has been ruled out due to a muscular injury.

But via their website, United confirmed on Wednesday that Shaw has been back at Carrington: “Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of the return to Premier League action, with Luke Shaw returning to training.”

United also stated that Shaw has been ‘working with the main group’, which indicates he could be an option for the Red Devils this weekend they take on Everton at Goodison Park.

Shaw’s absence has been a huge blow for United, with the England international one of Erik ten Hag’s most reliable players last season. Left-back has been a problem poistion this season, with Tyrell Malacia not featuring once due to a pre-season injury, while United haven’t been able to regularly select Sergio Reguilon. It has meant Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindleof and Sofyan Amrabat have all been forced to fill in on the left-hand side of defence at various stages.

Ten Hag will almost certainly be asked for further details on Shaw’s recovery and availability  during Friday’s pre-match press conference, as well as further details on United’s other injured players. Malacia and Amad could be back for the trip to Everton, with both working on individual training programmes over recent weeks as they recover from long-term problems.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also expected to return after missing United’s last match through illness, while it's hoped Andre Onana will have recovered from a back problem in time. But Jonny Evans, LIsandro Martinez, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund will all be unavailable for Sunday’s match.