Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said that Harry Maguire and Antony are set to return to the squad for Thursday's Europa League clash with Barcelona.
The Red Devils will welcome the Catalan giants for the second leg of their knockout round playoff affair, with the tie delicately poised following a 2-2 draw in the first fixture last week.
Maguire was an unused substitute for the clash at Camp Nou, but the club captain was absent from the squad against Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon due to an injury problem.
Ten Hag said last weekend that the issue 'was not serious', with the centre-back expected to be available for selection in the near future.
Antony, meanwhile, has not featured for Man United since the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on March 4, missing league games against Leeds United (twice) and Leicester, in addition to the first leg of the Europa League contest against Barcelona.
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However, speaking during his pre-match press conference, Ten Hag revealed that the duo are set to return to the squad for the contest at Old Trafford.
"We still have training to do. I expect to have Maguire and Antony back," the Dutchman told reporters when asked about the fitness of his squad.
However, Anthony Martial remains unavailable for selection, with the France international unable to overcome the hip problem which is currently keeping him on the sidelines.
"Anthony Martial is not available. He is back on the pitch, we wait for team training," Ten Hag added.
Martial has been restricted to just 14 appearances for the Red Devils this season due to a number of fitness problems, with his last outing coming against Nottingham Forest on February 1.
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"We all want to play big games, big matches. When we were young, we dreamed of it. We are really enjoying it, we are really looking forward and enjoy it. We have to give our best," added Ten Hag when asked about the upcoming contest with Barcelona.
"It is not about credit, it is about trophies. The next focus is always on the next game. We have to keep in the same mindset that every day we want to give a better version of ourselves.
"Against teams like Barcelona we have to give our best to get into the next round."
As well as Martial, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen remain absentees through injury, while Mason Greenwood is still not being considered for selection.
However, Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer will be back in the squad after missing the first leg at Camp Nou due to European suspensions.
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