Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training ahead of the game against Lyon.
The 19-year-old has been sidelined with a muscular injury since February and has missed the Red Devils’ last 10 matches.
After seeing pictures of Mainoo back on the grass at Carrington, a number of fans on X noticed that the youngster had put on some muscle as well as having changed his haircut:
Macho man
— PRINCEWILL EKEFRE (@Will_Dread) April 9, 2025
Is it me or does it look like he’s packed on more muscle?
— UTDRiddler (@UTDRiddler) April 9, 2025
Looks like he’s bulked up
— Jayden (@jaydenl2021) April 9, 2025
HUGE GUY HUGE NEWS!!
— Alfa Lupus (@AlfaLupus03) April 9, 2025
He looks massive!
— Gav (@GavBowers) April 9, 2025
High fade.. i know my starboy ain’t playing around anymore. We will win EL
— Genghis Khan IV (@im_broke_asfuck) April 9, 2025
Damn, bro was bulking up hard while away
— 👹 (@diexUTD) April 9, 2025
The cut is back, I believe our boy is back too🥶😍😍
— BIG XOXO_ (@XoxoMiley23) April 9, 2025
Mainoo’s future beyond this season is still in question
There has been a lot written about the teenager in recent weeks despite the fact that he has been on the treatment table.
Due to the club’s financial position, it has been suggested that Mainoo could be offloaded to help fund the club’s transfer business.
With an asking price of around £70m, though, you do wonder who would be willing to pay that much. Chelsea have been mentioned as potential suitors.
Man Utd still have 5 players on the sidelines
Mainoo’s return to fitness means that United’s injury list is beginning to shorten. Matthijs de Ligt has not been seen in training so he is unlikely to face Lyon.
Jonny Evans (back), Amad Diallo, Ayden Heaven (both ankle) and Lisandro Marinez (ACL) have also been ruled out.
Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
