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Spotted: Juan Mata gives injury update as Man United ace enjoys lunch with friends
JUAN MATA has said he hopes to be back in action for Manchester United very soon after being spotted out and about in Hale with friends.
Juan Mata gives an injury update while out and about with friends in Hale
The Spaniard underwent groin surgery four weeks ago but has been making good progress and could feature again for Manchester United before the end of the season.
Mata was seen enjoying lunch in Hale with friends on Saturday, the day after celebrating his 29th birthday.
When asked by photographers if he would be back on the pitch in the near future, the midfielder replied "Hopefully very soon".
The news will be music to the ears of manager Jose Mourinho, who is currently without Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic due to injury.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Mata is spotted enjoying himself out and about in Hale.