Manchester United have received a huge injury boost ahead of the FA Community Shield game against Manchester City tomorrow.
According to journalist Samuel Luckhurst, Harry Maguire has travelled with United to London for the fixture.
Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo missed the pre-season tour to the United States but are also included in the squad.
It is a positive development for United fans after Erik ten Hag indicated Maguire may be unavailable for the game.
With Raphael Varane departing and Leny Yoro sidelined due to injury, Maguire has become a key player.
The England international is expected to partner with Lisandro Martinez in central defence, provided he overcomes his fitness concerns.
Ten Hag confirmed in his pre-match press conference yesterday that Maguire and Victor Lindelof were doubtful for tomorrow’s fixture.
That instilled fear as Martinez and Jonny Evans were the only options for the centre-back berths.
Pep Guardiola’s side are a well-oiled machine and will be eager to avenge the FA Cup defeat.
Maguire is better than Evans at counteracting Erling Braut Haaland’s formidable threat.
The former Leicester City defender may be taken off in the second half as a precautionary measure and Evans could replace him.
However, the problems do not seem to end for the United manager here. He faces a major decision over the left-back spot.
Luke Shaw is doubtful and Tyrell Malacia is still out injured. Harry Amass could make his senior team bow for the club.
Rasmus Hojlund is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Jadon Sancho is in line to replace him up front.
