Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku has trained in the build-up to the Manchester derby and could return against the Premier League champions.
Manchester United play rivals Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium, the scene of a stunning 3-2 comeback win for Mourinho's men in April.
Lukaku has been sidelined with a muscle problem and missed the 2-1 victory over Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Anthony Martial, Juan Mata and Marcus Rashford are among the players to have grasped their chances to shine in Lukaku's absence, with the striker having lost form.
Lukaku has not scored for United since the middle of September but Mourinho could welcome him back for the trip to City, who lead the Premier League table.
Mourinho, though, indicated the decision over whether Lukaku is fit enough to be involved could be left with the player himself.
"Lukaku is training with the team this morning," Mourinho told a news conference.
"If the answer is positive, then one more session tomorrow, if the answer is positive he's ready.
"I can only say he trains, I don't know his answer."
November 9, 2018