Mazraoui (back) is trending in the right direction for Sunday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Michael Carrick. "Yeah, it's a little bit stronger. Hopefully, we've got Nous back involved with us. He's done a little bit of training, so he'll be back around the group, which is a good step in the right direction for us."
Analysis:Mazraoui looks to be trending well for Sunday's match, having returned to training following a back injury during the international break. However, the defender appears to still need to pass testing, not fully cleared, as he needs a final checkup before taking the field. The major question is what role he will hold if fit, as he will likely serve on the bench and not be risked too much, starting in one of his three appearances this season. With Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) unavailable and Luke Shaw (undisclosed) facing a late fitness assessment, Manchester United could remain short of options at full-back, so the return of Mazraoui could be a major help. However, even if he does return, Ayden Heaven seems the most likely to start at full-back for United.
