Manchester United have been handed a midfield boost ahead of facing Everton

It's been all doom and gloom for Manchester United this season, especially on the injury front.

Erik ten Hag's side has seriously regressed on all the progress made last season. Though the buck stops at the manager and he will be held responsible if things haven't turned around come May, it's impossible not to caveat the terrible start with the injury crisis suffered.

United have often been without up to 12 players for matches, have been without their first choice back four for long periods and practically every single position has suffered at least one casualty. Every side on the planet would struggle under such circumstances.

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So it was a relief this week ahead of United's return to Premier League action that there was finally some good news on the injury front. Andre Onana has been declared fit to play after suffering a knock on international duty but the big news is that Luke Shaw is set to be involved for the first time since August.

The left-back has been sidelined with a muscle injury for months and his absence has been keenly felt. United have been frail at the back and not as potent down the left without Shaw.

Of course, the good news is offset with some bad. Mason Mount has been added to the injury list with a reported calf strain, Rasmus Hojlund remains a doubt due to the injury he suffered against Luton while Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia are all still sidelined.

The injuries in the middle of the park are particularly concerning. Ten Hag had bemoaned the lack of balance in his midfield but Eriksen was just developing a good partnership