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Manchester United injury boost with Juan Mata back in training ahead of Barcelona friendly
JUAN MATA has returned to Manchester United training after an ankle injury, with the Spaniard in contention to face Barcelona.
Juan Mata has returned to Manchester United training following an ankle injury
Mata picked up an ankle injury in the 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake which forced him to miss United’s matches against Manchester City and Real Madrid.
The diminutive midfielder was put through his paces alone before returning to full training with the rest of the squad yesterday.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be pleased to have the 29-year-old back after Ander Herrera picked up a rib injury during Sunday’s clash with Los Blancos.
Mata was seen joking around with his team-mates as the Red Devils trained at Shaw Field in Washington ahead of their final US Tour match.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Juan Mata returns to Manchester United training following an ankle injury.