Christian Eriksen hopes to be back on the pitch for Manchester United soon after returning to training on Monday. Eriksen has been out of action since suffering a knee injury during the 1-0 win over Luton Town on November 11.
The Danish international has missed seven games in the period since but kicked off this week with his first day in full first-team training.
Following Sunday's hard-fought 0-0 draw at Liverpool, United have almost a full week to prepare for Saturday's home game against West Ham - a rare luxury at this point of the year.
It means Eriksen could be available for selection come the weekend and the 31-year-old is itching to get involved. ALSO READ: United receive major Christian Eriksen injury boost LUCKHURST: Why United cannot wait for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sell players “Yeah, I hope so,” Eriksen told United's website when asked if he'll be back and available soon. “Like you said, it was the first part in training with the team [on Monday] and it felt good, so it’s going well. “I think it's always annoying to be on the side, no matter for how long and definitely now.