Man United handed major double injury boost for key Porto showdown

Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are set to be included in the Manchester United squad for Thursday's Europa League contest with Porto in Portugal.

Maguire was not in the squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur after picking up a knock in training ahead of the contest with Ange Postecoglou's team.

Mainoo, meanwhile, was forced off in the first period of the 3-0 defeat to Spurs, and there had been suggestions that the midfielder had suffered a hamstring problem.

However, the England international was able to train alongside his teammates on Wednesday morning, while the same can also be said for Maguire, with the centre-back present during the session.

Manchester Evening News journalist Steven Railston posted an image of Mainoo in training on his X account.

Kobbie Mainoo looked to tweak his hamstring against Spurs and was substituted just before half-time, but he's here and taking part in the session #mufc pic.twitter.com/AGzMoZD7mI

— Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) October 2, 2024

Mainoo, Maguire train ahead of Porto fixture

As a result, the pair are expected to be in the squad that heads to Portugal for the Europa League game with Porto.

However, Mason Mount did not take part in the session, with the Englishman suffering a head injury at the weekend.

Mount could yet be included in the travelling squad, though, as the initial suggestions are that he did not suffer a concussion, rather a cut, which would naturally carry less risk.

Toby Collyer and Jack Fletcher were also pictured in training on Wednesday, suggesting that the duo will be in the squad that heads to Portugal, with Man United looking for their first win in the competition this season.