Manchester United receive major Christian Eriksen injury boost

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has returned to first-team training at Carrington.

Eriksen has not played since picking up a knee injury against Luton Town on November 11, but he took part in full training on Monday morning and could be available for selection this weekend.

The 31-year-old is now close to a return to full fitness and could feature against West Ham at the London Stadium after a week of training under his belt.

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Eriksen was starting his third successive game for United when he picked up his injury against Luton last month and he's made six starts in the Premier League season so far.

Erik ten Hag named a midfield of Kobbie Mainoo, Sofyan Amrabat and Scott McTominay against Liverpool at Anfield, with the latter starting in the No.10 role due to Bruno Fernandes serving a suspension.

Mason Mount and Casemiro were both unavailable due to injury for Sunday's trip to Merseyside and updates will be given on that pair, along with the latest on Eriksen, at the next press conference.

Ten Hag will give an update on the latest team news when speaking to journalists at Carrington on Friday afternoon. Tyrell Malacia (knee) and Lisandro Martinez (foot) are also still sidelined with injuries.

Malacia recently had further surgery and the club are carefully handling Martinez's return. The centre-back returned to light individual training last week but is not expected to return until January, at least.