Erik ten Hag receives double injury boost for huge Porto clash as Man United squad revealed

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has received a double injury boost as both Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire were spotted in training ahead of their clash with Porto.

But Mason Mount is a doubt for the trip after not taking part in training as a precaution after suffering a head injury against Spurs. It’s not a concussion injury but he still might not be included in the squad to fly to Portugal.

United travel to the Estadio do Dragao in the Europa League on Thursday evening looking to bounce back from a dreadful week for Ten Hag.

A 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace was backed up by a disappointing 1-1 draw with FC Twente in last Wednesday's Europa League opener.

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But their misery was compounded on Sunday when they were thrashed 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them languishing in 12th place in the Premier League table - eight points adrift of league leaders Liverpool after only six matches.

Manchester Evening News understands that Ten Hag's position as manager is safe for now but it is also set to be a pivotal week for his future ahead of tough away trips to Porto and Aston Villa.

Defeat in Portugal will mean United will already be playing catch up to qualify for the next stage of the Europa League and Ten Hag could really do with a win to relieve the pressure building over his position.

As such, he will be hugely relieved that the injury that saw Mainoo replaced at the weekend will not see him miss any further action. While Maguire's return will also be a boost as Ten Hag ponders over some defensive changes for the