When is Ayden Heaven back from injury for Man Utd? | Football

Ayden Heaven could return to Manchester United training after the international break with his injury not as bad as first feared.

Signed from Arsenal in the January transfer window, Heaven has enjoyed an impressive run in the first-team in recent weeks.

After appearances off the bench against Fulham and Arsenal in the FA Cup and Premier League respectively, the 18-year-old made his full debut in the Europa League victory over Real Sociedad, stepping in for the injured Leny Yoro.

He was rewarded with another starting appearance against Leicester City last Sunday and was United’s best player in the first period at the King Power Stadium.

Heaven was left in agony however as he was stretchered off in the second half.

Sky Sports refused to show a replay of the incident that led to the stop in play, prompting fears the teenager had suffered a serious injury.

Heaven later left the stadium wearing a protective boot but without the need of crutches.

There was further optimism earlier this week when it emerged the defender was back at Carrington without wearing that protective boot.

The Manchester Evening News also reports there is a strong chance Heaven could resume full training after the international break.

United are not back in action until 2 April when they take on Nottingham Forest which could provide Heaven with enough time to get back to fitness.

United have been hit by injuries at the back with Lisandro Martinez ruled out for the rest of the season.

Leny Yoro picked up a knock in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal, missing his side’s last two games with Harry Maguire also absent in recent weeks. Jonny Evans meanwhile has not featured since November.

Luke Shaw has played just four times under Ruben Amorim with no clear timeline on his return.

Given injuries elsewhere, Heaven has proved to be a valuable asset for the manager’s 3-4-3 formation with United eager to get him back in time for their Europa League quarter-final against Lyon.

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