Four things spotted in Manchester United training including injury boost for Marcel Sabitzer

Marcel Sabitzer back in training

Erik ten Hag intended to start Marcel Sabitzer in central attacking midfield against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, but the player sustained a knock in the warm-up at the City Ground and the decision to replace him in the line-up was made.

Eriksen came into the side at the eleventh hour and his performance was lauded after the match. It was a sensible decision not to risk Sabitzer from the start and it's already paid dividends, as he took part in training on Wednesday afternoon.

Sabitzer has recently played as a No.10 and Ten Hag's decision not to risk him against Forest means he's now likely to be available against Sevilla in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, which Bruno Fernandes is suspended for.

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The Austrian scored a brace against Sevilla at Old Trafford and withdrawing him from the line-up against Forest was the right call. Sabitzer is interested in signing for United on a permanent deal in the summer and it's a move that could suit all parties.

Zidane Iqbal involved

Although Zidane Iqbal, who was handed his debut by Ralf Rangnick in December 2021, has not made an appearance for the first-team this season, he's been regularly involved in training and he was spotted with the main group again.

Iqbal was keen on a loan in the January transfer window but a move never materialised, although it's likely the 19-year-old will finally get his wish and leave in the summer on a temporary deal in search of regular football.

The midfielder has made eight out of 11 matchday squads in the Europa League this term and he's set to travel to Sevilla.

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