Manchester United welcome duo on return from injury

Bengaluru, August 22: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is close to a double injury boost with both Ashley Young and Luke Shaw stepping up their recovery from long-term injuries.

Luke Shaw out since April after sustaining ligament damage, while Young suffered a groin problem in the Europa League semi-final encounter with Celta Vigo last season.

While, Mourinho hasn't been able to select them so far this year, and with a packed fixture list coming up, he'll be relieved to have to a fully-fit squad for the campaign.

As noted by freelance injury analyst Ben Dinnery, the pair featured against Swansea City for the U23s side on Monday (August 21) as they looked to gain some match fitness and sharpness, and that would suggest that barring any setbacks, that they could be available for the senior side in the coming weeks.

Shaw has been haunted by injuries since his move to Old Trafford, and so from his perspective he'll be desperate to avoid any more complications and get a good run of games under his belt.

Shaw and Young start for the U23s. #MUFC https://t.co/0wuxKYrFoE

— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) August 21, 2017

The former Southampton starlet arrived to Old Trafford a few years back showing great promise as a teenager but he has struggled to live up to the expectations mostly due to his struggles with injury.

While Young, although he isn't a regular in the line-up for Mourinho, the former Watford and Aston Villa ace does offer solid depth and may well be needed between now and the end of the year.

Young is a versatile player who can play on either flank and as a full-back on either side which offers the manager a number of options, exactly why Mourinho would love to welcome him back with open arms.

Manchester United have started their season on a high with back to back 4-0 wins and are already looking a strong contender for the title.