Five things spotted in training as Manchester United receive Lisandro Martinez boost
Man Utd players are back in training after their international appearances and here's what we saw from the latest images taken at Carrington
Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend when they face Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Many of Erik ten Hag's players have been away on international duty over the past fortnight, representing their countries for the third time already this season. It is the final break before a hectic winter schedule that will see the Reds try and climb the table and progress into the Champions League knockout stages.
Plenty of Ten Hag's United players have remained at Carrington over that period and those present were in training again on Wednesday as they prepare to face the Toffees. Two long-term absentees were back out on the grass, albeit with differing degrees of involvement, and there was even a serial Rugby League champion taking in the session.
Here are five things spotted by MEN Sport.
Licha's watching brief
Lisandro Martinez was out on the grass at Carrington as he watched his teammates from the sidelines. The Argentinian is still recovering from a foot injury and is expected to be out until the new year.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)1 of 5Shaw with the group
Luke Shaw has been absent since August but was in full first-team training on Wednesday, improving his fitness with some shuttle runs. There is hope the left-back will be fit in time to face Everton.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)2 of 5A guest of Rugby League royalty
Leeds Rhinos and all-round Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield was at Carrington having a chat with assistant coach Steve McClaren. The 43-year-old will run seven ultra marathons in seven days next month to raise money for the MND Association. Few will fancy being tackled by him.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)3 of 5Young guns
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In the absence of those jet-setting Reds, a number of young United stars were given the chance to impress. The likes of Sam Murray, Sonny Aljofree, Willy Kambwala and Jack Fletcher were present among others.
(Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)4 of 5A point to prove
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Few expected Alejandro Garnacho to have stayed at Carrington during the break but he was left out of the Argentina squad due to his form. The 19-year-old has a point to prove and can be seen pushing himself in training.
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