Lisandro Martínez is set to miss Manchester United's Premier League encounter against Aston Villa, while Noussair Mazraoui is available for selection.
The Moroccan full-back, Mazraoui, returned to training on Wednesday after injuring himself during the defeat to Newcastle United, where he had a brief stint in the left wing-back position. It was not good news at the time, as the away fixture was his first in months, and many fans expected a recurring issue when he was taken off. However, it has been confirmed that Mazraoui's injury was not as bad as feared.
The 28-year-old was part of the team's main group for the practice session at the club's base, with build-up continuing for the weekend assignment at Old Trafford.
As far as Martínez is concerned, a calf injury remains unresolved, meaning the World Cup winner will need more time to regain match readiness. "Licha" recently returned from a serious injury, and his availability was a major boost for Michael Carrick's side, who are back in contention for a European spot.
Martínez was injured during training, and it was initially believed that he would not miss more than one week's action. However, having to miss the Villa game means the defender is set to miss his fourth match in a row. Reports claim that while the issue is not too severe, the club has decided to be cautious with him given his injury-prone track record.
United and Aston Villa are level on points—in third and fourth place, respectively—ahead of their meeting at Old Trafford. Carrick is likely to provide a team news update in Friday's press conference, the club's official website said.