Manchester United have picked up another injury with wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho set to return from an ankle problem.
Garnacho picked up the injury in the final stages of United's 0-0 draw with Southampton last month after a rough tackle by Saints defender Kyle Walker-Peters late in the game.
The winger limped off the field and had to be substituted, and was photographed on crutches outside the stadium after the game.
As a result, Garnacho was forced to retire from the Argentina team, first picked by coach Lionel Scaloni.
United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted his frustration with the 18-year-old's injury but insists he will be back before the end of the season. He explains (quoted via Sky Sports):
"It's tough, of course. He's progressing well and being picked up in the national team. It's a great moment for him, and he's developing very well and you don't want to interrupt too much. this program.
"We have to retire now but he will be back at the end of the season."
Garnacho now seems to be getting back to work.
Man Utd star Garnacho spotted in training session
As reported by the Daily Express, Garnacho has been pictured returning to training following an ankle ligament injury and working alongside first-team coach Steve McClaren. Although the Argentine is unlikely to feature in Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton, he could play a role in Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla if he plays. satisfied.
This is the second injury United have received this week, with Christian Eriksen also set to return.
He has been sidelined since January after sustaining an ankle injury in the FA Cup fourth round draw with Reading, and was initially expected to be sidelined at least until the end of April.
However, the Denmark international has now returned to training with the team and hopes to play an important role in United's attack. Ten Hag has since confirmed the midfielder is in dispute with Everton.
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