Another blow for Amorim: Man Utd defender suffers injury 'setback', he made his return vs Newcastle

Manchester United will welcome Lyon to Old Trafford for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.

The squad was back at Carrington on Wednesday, and there was a welcome sight with veteran defender Jonny Evans returning to training after months on the sidelines.

Journalist Chris Wheeler confirmed the boost but also delivered a blow that Ayden Heaven has ‘suffered a slight setback’.

Heaven was forced off during the early stages of the second half against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last month.

He looked to be in serious pain but his injury was not as bad as initially feared.

He remained an unused substitute against Newcastle United at the weekend.

With Lisandro Martinez ruled out for the rest of the season and Matthijs de Ligt also nursing a knock, United’s defensive depth is being tested.

Head coach Ruben Amorim will hope that Heaven can make a swift recovery because the youngster has impressed since arriving from Arsenal in January.

The 18-year-old has looked composed and confident in the left centre-back role, showing real promise as a future rotational option for Martinez.

The Europa League clash with Lyon is a season-defining game for the Red Devils.

With their 2024–25 Premier League campaign in tatters, winning the Europa League is United’s only lifeline to Champions League football next season.

Although Evans is back in the fold, Amorim is expected to rely on a defensive trio of Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, and teenage talent Leny Yoro.

Heaven may have featured off the bench, but with his setback, Amorim will likely turn to Victor Lindelof if reinforcements are needed.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .