Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he expects Axel Tuanzebe to be available for selection again after the international break next month.
The Manchester United defender has been stepping up his recovery at the club's Carrington training complex as he continues his rehabilitation from a foot injury.
MEN Sport reported earlier in the month Tuanzebe has fully recovered from his recent foot surgery and not suffered any fresh setbacks in his recovery, with a source close to the defender saying 'he feels brand new'.
The 22-year-old last played for United in the League Cup quarter-final win over Colchester on December 18 and hasn't been included in a matchday squad since March.
However, Solskjaer has provided a welcome injury update on the centre-back and indicated he hopes to have him back for selection when United travel to face Newcastle on 17 October.
“He’s getting closer to training with the team. He’s on the grass and after the international break he should be fine to join us,” Solskjaer told MUTV.
“During lockdown he was working hard, then as soon as we got going after the restart his foot was sore so he had to have an operation.
“Now he’s really raring to go again. I’m looking forward to getting him back.”
