Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has been one of their best and most important players this season. Thus, it’s imperative that they have him ready to face Manchester City Thursday night. It’s going to be a colossal Manchester Derby, and United are already short-handed as it is.
It was reported Monday that Ander Herrera faces a late fitness test for the match by ESPN FC, which writes:
Herrera played 90 minutes as United beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Sunday, but he was left hobbling by the end of the game after taking a heavy knock on his ankle.
The midfielder is set to be assessed on Monday, although United are hopeful he will be able to shake off the problem in time to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Ouch! United already face a fitness test for Paul Pogba, who is a doubt for the game, Jose Mourinho revealed. On top of that, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo, Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are all out for the season, or very unlikely to return by the time the year concludes.
On another Herrera topic, the Spaniard backs Ibrahimovic to recover from his knee ligament damage and play again.
“Of course he can (get back),” Herrera said without hesitation.
“First because he is privileged physically. His physique, his body is one of the best I have ever seen so I think it will be easier for him to get back than others.
“But of course he is 35, he will have to work very, very hard, be very patient.”
“But I have no doubt he will be back because he loves football, he loves to win, he loves to score goals.”
“He loves to train every day. Every day he wants to win, every box, every football tennis, everything in training, so I have no doubt he will be back.”
“But we have to be, everyone, supporting them – not only Zlatan also Marcos because they are really bad moments for them.”
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