Louis Van Gaal has confirmed Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is fit to start against Southampton this Sunday.
Rooney missed United's 3-1 over Liverpool and their 2-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven after pulling injuring his hamstring in training last week.
The Manchester United captain's return is a welcome boost for the club after left-back Luke Shaw suffered a broken leg on Tuesday against PSV.
Van Gaal revealed central defender Phil Jones is also nearing a return to action after missing time with thrombosis.
Speaking to reporters at his press conference, Van Gaal said: "Shaw's injury is a big loss but Rooney is fit to play [against Southampton] and Jones has trained with the group."
Shaw is expected to return from Holland on Saturday after undergoing a second operation on his broken leg on Friday.
Sky sources understand the surgery is a planned operation to close the wound, with doctors unwilling to let him travel until they're satisfied there's no risk of infection.
"I called Luke Shaw last night," Van Gaal said. "He sounds very strong, which is amazing for me - a good signal. His family is there... He shall come back tomorrow and there will be a long period of rehabilitation."
