Carrick will be delighted: Man Utd defender set for early injury return, could now play vs Brentford

Manchester United are confident of receiving a major fitness boost ahead of their next Premier League game.

The Red Devils will face Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday evening.

According to the Daily Mail, Man United are hopeful that Leny Yoro will be fit for the Brentford encounter.

The 20-year-old missed the 1-0 win over Chelsea after suffering a late injury.

Earlier fears suggested he could miss the remainder of the season, but fresh reports now indicate the issue is not serious.

This development comes as a major relief for head coach Michael Carrick, who was forced into a makeshift defensive pairing last weekend.

Teenager Ayden Heaven and versatile defender Noussair Mazraoui stepped in admirably under pressure.

Harry Maguire will be available for selection after missing the previous clash due to a suspension.

We expect Maguire to return to the starting XI but Carrick will have a choice to make between Heaven and Yoro.

Heaven delivered a standout display against Chelsea and deserves to retain his starting spot.

It will be a huge confidence boost for the 19-year-old, who has stepped up superbly for the Red Devils during the defensive crisis this campaign.

While Yoro may be fit again, there is little need to rush him back into action.

A controlled return from the bench could be the ideal way to ease him back into match fitness.

With just five games left, United are firmly on course to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.

They already have more than 98.5% chance to finish in the top-five spots but should aim to secure third place to cap off a strong end to the campaign.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .