Overview
- Manchester United said Matthijs de Ligt has resumed individual training on the grass at Carrington under medical supervision.
- De Ligt will not feature against Brentford and the club has not disclosed when he could return to competition.
- Head coach Michael Carrick said last month there was no guarantee De Ligt would play again this season and called the back problem "proving difficult."
- The 26-year-old has not played since a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace in late November after a strong start that included United's November player-of-the-month award.
- United's defensive picture now includes Harry Maguire back from suspension, Lisandro Martinez still banned, Leny Yoro being assessed after injury, and Patrick Dorgu continuing his hamstring rehab.