🚨💣 HUGE FOR #MUFC#! Matthijs de Ligt just took part in the first 15 minutes of team training as he continues his recovery from that nasty back injury! Out since November, surgery in May… and now he’s back with the lads. Progress! Having De Ligt fit and firing again would be MASSIVE. Rock-solid defender, leadership, experience, aerial dominance, exactly what our backline needs. A fully fit Matta could transform the defence and give us a real platform for a strong season. Can’t wait to see him back in red. Come on Matta! 🔴⚪

Manchester United fans, remember the name: Shea Lacey. 🔴 Next season could be the year he stops being “the academy wonderkid” and starts becoming a genuine first-team player. Lacey has already made his senior debut, trained regularly with the first team and produced ridiculous numbers at U21 level — including 8 goals in 9 Premier League 2 appearances. (Manchester United) But the numbers aren’t even the most exciting part. It’s the quality. The left foot. The close control. The ability to receive between the lines. The confidence to attack defenders. The creativity in the final third. And that natural ability to make something happen when the game becomes stagnant. United don’t need to throw him into 40 games. They need to give him real opportunities. With Michael Carrick building his first full season, Lacey could become exactly the type of academy player who changes the dynamic of a squad — unpredictable, technically gifted and fearless. And there’s another reason to be excited: United have already identified him as one of the academy players capable of pushing into the first-team picture, while he was included with the senior group as pre-season began. Don’t be surprised if Shea Lacey goes from “one for the future” to “why wasn’t he playing more?” very quickly. The talent is there. Now give him the platform. 🔴#MUFC#