Christian Eriksen returns after almost three months out and could make his first appearance for Manchester United when the Red Devils host Everton on Saturday, but Luke Shaw faces a spell on the sidelines.
Eriksen’s return ahead of schedule is a huge boost for the Old Trafford club, with United still involved in three competitions.
The Danish midfielder, 31, was expected to be sidelined until later this month after injuring his ankle in United’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Reading.
“At first we feared we had lost him for the whole season but he worked very well,” United boss Erik Ten Hag made this known on Friday.
“I think the medical department did really well… he is already returning to the squad and so is available for the final stages of the season. We are very pleased with that.”
Shaw was withdrawn early in Wednesday’s 1-0 win against Brentford and will not be available for the visit of the Toffees.
Ten Hag disclosed that he would monitor the England defender’s progress over the coming week before determining how long he would be out.
