Marcos Rojo closing in on first team return
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo will make his return from injury in a reserve team friendly on Wednesday as he closes in on a return to competitive action.
The Argentine is expected to play 45 minutes as he steps up his recovery from the cruciate ligament injury that he suffered back in April.
Rojo damaged his knee in a Europa League game against Anderlecht last season but according to 'The Daily Mail', the 27-year-old has earmarked the Champions League game against CSKA Moscow on December 5 for his first team return.
'Tomorrow I am going to play a match with the reserves in a friendly match,' Rojo is quoted as having said.
'I feel good. Up until now I have not had any problems but training is not the same as a match so I will play 45 minutes tomorrow for the reserves.
'In three weeks we have a Champions League game that and if all goes well tomorrow I could play in that.'
Meanwhile, the 54-time Argentina international is keen to regain his place in the 'Albiceleste' squad ahead of next summer's World Cup in Russia.
'I have to win my place back in the team so that Sampaoli considers me for the World Cup,' he explained.
'I have been out a while but I am determined to get back into the national team. I want to show Sampaoli how good I am.'
Rojo's return will come as an additional boost to United boss Jose Mourinho, who is also expected to have Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick available sooner rather than later.