Ander Herrera gives Manchester United major boost

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has an outside chance of making Monday’s Premier League trip to West Brom.

The Spanish international broke a rib three weeks ago and was expected to miss six weeks of football. 

However, Herrera has made rapid progress with his recovery and has told United boss Louis van Gaal that he can play against West Brom with a painkilling injection.

Ander Herrera, pictured celebrating with Wayne Rooney, could feature against West Brom on Monday

 

The Spanish midfielder broke a rib during Manchester United's win against West Ham on September 27

Michael Carrick is expected to play against Burnley on Friday afternoon in a behind-closed-doors game

UNITED'S WALKING WOUNDED 

Antonio Valencia - Hamstring, Paddy McNair - Hamstring, Ander Herrera - Rib, Chris Smalling - Hip/Thigh, Jonny Evans - Ankle/Foot, Ashley Young - Groin/Pelvis, Phil Jones - Hamstring, Jesse Lingard - Knee, Michael Carrick - Ankle/Foot

Van Gaal has other options, with players such as Marouane Fellaini available, while Michael Carrick may feature in a behind-closed-doors game at Burnley’s Turf Moor on Friday afternoon.

The United boss will be hoping his side can follow up recent victories against West Ham and Everton when they travel to The Hawthorns. 

The Red Devils take on Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City after Monday's trip to West Brom. 

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