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Four-match absentee returns to Man United training ahead of challenging Chelsea trip

Kobbie Mainoo has returned to Manchester United training after missing four matches and could feature against Chelsea on Saturday.

By Red Billy · The Peoples Person

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:44 AM

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Kobbie Mainoo returned to Manchester United training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea.
The midfielder had missed United's previous four matches after sustaining an injury against Tottenham on October 10.
Mainoo is expected to be considered for a spot on the bench if he suffers no physical reaction.

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has returned to first-team training after missing four matches due to an injury picked up on October 10. The academy graduate took part in Wednesday morning's session at Carrington, putting him in contention for Saturday's Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Head coach Michael Carrick is managing a midfield boost as Carlos Baleba also recently returned to full fitness following an ankle issue. Mainoo's potential return provides much-needed options for Carrick, with 16th-placed United having won only two of their first 12 matches in all competitions this season.

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