Manchester United get Kobbie Mainoo boost as squad confirmed for Fulham fixture

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been included in the squad that has travelled to London for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The academy graduate, 18, has not played for the first-team this season because of an ankle injury. He last appeared for Erik ten Hag's side in July, being forced off less than 10 minutes into their 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly in Houston.

He was, however, included in the matchday squad against Manchester City last Sunday, taking up residency on the bench. Though he was not called upon by Ten Hag, he did store some minutes under his belt just over 48 hours later, starting the Under-21s' dramatic EFL Trophy defeat to Salford City.

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He played the full duration of the contest at the Peninsula Stadium, meaning he could now be strong enough to make his highly-anticipated return to the first-team. United, on Friday lunchtime, confirmed Casemiro faces 'several weeks' on the sidelines through a hamstring injury, meaning his absence could open a window of opportunity for Mainoo.

Mainoo, who also featured for United's Under-19s against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Youth League last month, made three first-team appearances last month, starting once. He has only made one Premier League appearance so far in his career.

Meanwhile, Facundo Pellistri was also among the players who arrived at Stockport railway station on Friday afternoon. The Uruguayan has been left out of United's last two matchday squads.

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