Ruben Amorim is awaiting his first summer window as Manchester United boss. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has regained the services of two players ahead of Friday’s clash against Chelsea, including Ayden Heaven.
The Blues will host the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge in the penultimate round of the Premier League. Amorim’s men have little to play for on the domestic stage, as they currently lie in a shocking 16th place, but this contest will be their last before the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday.
While several stars will be rested, the match at the Bridge will serve as a final dress rehearsal for some players who will be looking to prove they’re worthy of a role in the grand finale in Bilbao, or simply prove their fitness.
Ayden Heaven rejoins Man Utd squad
Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst revealed the squad that travelled to West London by train, and it includes two returning players.
After several weeks on the sidelines, Heaven has finally returned to the fold. The teenager joined United in February after leaving Arsenal, and he immediately made an impact with the first team. Wayne Rooney hailed him as a ‘fantastic’ player following his first few impressive displays.
Sadly for Heaven, his momentum was interrupted by a knee injury he suffered against Leicester in March. While it wasn’t as serious as initially feared, it has kept him out of action for two months already, especially after enduring a setback in his recovery.
It remains to be seen if the youngster will be immediately thrust back to action, but his return to the squad is certainly a huge boost for Amorim, especially with Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro still out with injuries, thus leaving the manager with limited options at the back.
In addition to the young defender, Toby Collyer was also part of the travelling party. The English midfielder has been out with a leg injury since early April.
Manchester United travelling squad for Chelesa clash
Goalkeepers: Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton.
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fredricson, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Harry Amass.
Midfielders: Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen, Toby Collyer, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes.
Attackers: Amad, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund.
