Ruben Amorim’s first season in charge of Manchester United continues to be a rollercoaster of uncertainty, injuries, and desperate hope for redemption.
The Red Devils are enduring one of their worst Premier League campaigns in recent memory, and with Champions League qualification via the league slipping away, the pressure is on to deliver in Europe.
A dismal goalless draw with Manchester City at the weekend only added to the growing unrest among supporters, who are still waiting to see Amorim’s attacking philosophy take hold.
Injuries haven’t helped, with several key stars ruled out and others struggling for form as United limp into the final stretch of the season.
All eyes are now on Thursday night’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon — a game that could define United’s season.
But there was finally a glimmer of good news at Carrington on Wednesday morning: Kobbie Mainoo returned to full training, just days ahead of the European clash, as Steven Railston reported on X.
The 19-year-old midfielder has been sidelined for two months, last featuring in the 3–1 win over Leicester City on February 7.
His absence has been sorely felt in a midfield short on energy and creativity, but now there’s hope he could make the bench in France.
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Mainoo’s comeback is a much-needed boost for Amorim, who’s looking to inject freshness and balance into a struggling squad.
However, not everything went United’s way in their final training session before the trip to Lyon.
Matthijs de Ligt, who missed the Manchester derby after sustaining an injury against Nottingham Forest, was not spotted and is unlikely to travel with the team.
Meanwhile, Ayden Heaven and Toby Collyer also missed training, leaving Amorim with limited options.
Heaven remains out with an injury sustained in the Leicester game, while Collyer is now a fresh concern after missing the City clash with a knock.
In contrast, youth prospects Jaydan Kamason and Jack Moorhouse both trained with the senior squad — and while Chido Obi continues to impress, he’s not registered for the Europa League.
As the squad prepares to fly out to France, Amorim will be praying that Kobbie Mainoo is fit enough to feature — and to perhaps rescue United’s fading hopes of silverware and salvation.
Kobbie Mainoo is back in training this morning. He lasted played against Leicester on February 7 #mufc pic.twitter.com/Vch0krKIA0
— Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) April 9, 2025
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