Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that midfielder Ander Herrera could be available to feature against Chelsea on Sunday.
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The Spaniard has missed all six of United’s games so far in April with a hamstring problem and last featured for the Reds in the 2-1 win against Watford on 30 March.
However, ahead of our crucial game against Chelsea this weekend, the boss said Herrera could be in line to return.
“He’ll probably be involved. I think he’s fit enough to be involved on Sunday. I can’t guarantee it, because there’s still two days left, but he’s trained the last two days.”
The return of the midfielder would be a welcome boost against the Blues – and he even found the back of the net when we last faced Maurizio Sarri’s team, during our 2-0 Emirates FA Cup fifth-round victory in February.
Ole also faced questions about another Spaniard on Friday morning, when he was asked whether he had considered dropping David De Gea on Sunday.
“No. Not at all,” the Norwegian responded. “I trust David and he’s, for me, been the best player United have had in the last six or seven years. He’s been absolutely outstanding and going through tough patches is just part of a footballer’s career. David will be fine, no worries.”
While De Gea is set to feature at the weekend, one man whose involvement is unclear at the moment is Scott McTominay, who missed Wednesday’s loss to Manchester City.
