Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could soon welcome back one first team star to his squad as his side's busy January schedule continues on Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
United are looking to make it six Premier League wins in a row, taking on a Palace side that have won just one of their five games in all competitions since the conclusion of the World Cup break.
Ten Hag's side will move up to second place in the table with a victory, six points behind leaders Arsenal having played a game more.
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The 2-1 win over Manchester City saw United turn a losing position into a winning one, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes - amid offside controversy - and Marcus Rashford helping them to victory at Old Trafford.
Rashford picked up a knock in the win, although is only rated as a 'minor doubt' for the clash at Selhurst Park, while Anthony Martial could also miss out with a fitness issue after being forced off at half-time against City.
In other news on the availabilty front, United may soon be able to include a long-term absentee in their squad.
Ten Hag set to welcome back Man Utd star
Manchester Evening News have reported that Jadon Sancho has been back in full training ahead of the Palace fixture, having returned individually and in small groups with squad players since returning to Carrington two weeks ago.
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The England international was not selected in Gareth Southgate's squad for the World Cup, and spent part of the break training alone in the Netherlands alongside a coach recommended by Ten Hag.
Last month, the Dutchman opened up on the reasons why Sancho would initially not return to United for the resumption of club football (quotes via Daily Mail): "Sometimes there are circumstances with fitness and mood. We got a drop of quality level and sometimes you don't know why or what is causing it.
"That is what we are doing now to try to get him back there. It is a combination of physically and mentally."
Following Sancho's return to training, Ten Hag believed that the 24-year-old was in a 'good direction', before adding: "In this moment he is not fit enough, no. I said, physical. But physical is also the connection with mental. I think he is now making good progress in the physical part, and that will help him."
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United will hope that the wide forward can return to the squad soon to help them in their pursuit of success on multiple fronts this season.
Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Erik Ten Hag, Crystal Palace
Ryan Smart