Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag handed major injury boost ahead of Sheriff

With Raphael Varane set to be out until after the World Cup, news of Harry Maguire returning from injury represents a major boost for Manchester United. The England international hasn’t featured for the Red Devils since their 2-0 win over Sheriff back on September 15. And with the 29-year-old now back in contention, it couldn’t have come at a better time…Manchester United will go into tonight’s match with Sheriff looking to boost their chances of topping the ground.The Red Devils have won three of their Europa League games so far, with a 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad on the same night of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II the only blotch on their record.United have started to improve of late, with the team producing impressive performances in recent Premier League clashes against the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea.They drew 1-1 with the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, with Varane forced out of the game through injury.Erik ten Hag has since confirmed the 2018 World Cup winner will be missing for the foreseeable future, saying: “Rapha Varane isn’t in the squad, so he will be out, certainly until the World Cup, so will not play in this block for Man United.’I think so (he will be fit for the World Cup), but the prognosis, we have to wait and see how it develops, how his rehab develops.”Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is gearing up for Sheriff Europa League clash (Image: GETTY) Manchester United duo Erik ten Hag and Harry Maguire are aiming for trophies ahead of Sheriff clash (Image: GETTY) Manchester United star Harry Maguire is back in training ahead of Sheriff clash (Image: GETTY)Though he’s suffered over the past 12 months, under the likes of Ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it’s still far too early to write him off as a flop.Maguire was good during his first two years at United. They often missed him when he was sidelined, particularly towards the end of the 2020/2021 season.And as the matches start to come quicker and quicker, Ten Hag will be hoping his skipper can discover the form of old and stake his claim for a starting berth.Meanwhile, speaking ahead of the match with Sheriff, the United boss also confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo was available for selection again.The 37-year-old missed the draw with Chelsea after storming out of their 2-0 win over Tottenham days previously.WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Manchester United need Harry Maguire more than ever after Raphael Varane injury blow (Image: GETTY)And Ten Hag said: ‘It’s not difficult but I think we set everything and we answered all the questions.’So he was out for one game and now he is back in the squad as usual.’He added: ‘I won’t answer anymore.’So all the questions I think everything we covered last week, everything we explained so we have to focus on the game tomorrow.’We have an important game because we want to be number one in the group so let’s focus on that.’Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here