Manchester United received a significant boost during Monday’s training session as Sergio Reguilon, Casemiro, and Tyrell Malacia made appearances. These developments provide a glimmer of hope for the club as they prepare for upcoming important fixtures.
Sergio Reguilon, the Spanish left-back who joined on loan from Tottenham late in the summer transfer window, has faced a challenging start to his Manchester United journey.
He managed to start only two games before being sidelined due to illness, causing him to miss the weekend’s victory against Sheffield United. However, his presence in Monday’s training session hints at his readiness to return to action.
United’s manager, Ten Hag, shared some insights with reporters, stating, “Sergio was fit [on Friday], trained all last week, and yesterday he was part of training. Today he will train, and we have to assess if he is ready and game fit to be involved in the squad. We have to see if he is fit enough to be available.”
Casemiro, another player of note, also participated in the training session at Carrington. However, he won’t be available for the upcoming European fixture due to suspension. Manchester United made a calculated decision to rest Casemiro during the weekend win at Sheffield United to allow him more time to recover from a knock sustained while on international duty with Brazil.
Tyrell Malacia, who has yet to feature in this campaign, engaged in an individual training session as he continues his recovery from an unspecified injury sustained during the summer. While he is on the path to recovery, it’s expected that he will need a few more weeks before being match-fit, having missed the preseason.
As Manchester United prepares to face Copenhagen at Old Trafford on Tuesday, followed by a highly-anticipated derby against Manchester City five days later, these developments offer a glimmer of hope for the club. However, it’s not all smooth sailing, as several senior players, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Kobbie Mainoo, and Luke Shaw, remain on the treatment table, emphasizing the importance of the returning players to the squad’s overall readiness.
