McTominay trains with Man United squad ahead of Club Brugge clash

There were welcome returns to Manchester United training for some first-team players ahead of their Europa League visit to Bruges.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

Scott McTominay took part in team training on Wednesday as Manchester United prepares to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League.

The midfielder has been out of action since damaging knee ligaments in the 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United on December 26.

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The 23-year-old was involved in the open session at the Aon Training Complex as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side prepared for its visit to Belgium.

Victor Lindelof was also present after sitting out Monday's 2-0 win over Chelsea due to illness, while Axel Tuanzebe, who has not featured since December, was also involved. On-loan striker Odion Igahlo took part, but youngster Mason Greenwood was missing.

Solskjaer also brought 18-year-old Connor Stanley into the session, the winger having not travelled with the rest of the squad for a youth friendly against Club Brugge.

United faces Brugge in the first leg of the Europa League last-32 tie on Thursday before hosting the Belgian side at Old Trafford a week later.