Will Ayden Heaven play for Man Utd vs Forest amid FPL worry? (2025)

The latest Man United injury news with an update on Ayden Heaven ahead of their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United will welcome at least two players back from injury when they meet Nottingham Forest in the Premier League tonight (8pm).

Ruben Amorim has been forced to deal with continuous injury concerns during his time as United head coach this season. The Reds go into the clash against Forest in 13th place in the Premier League table, and will be determined to claim all three points, having beaten Leicester City in convincing fashion before the international break.

Ayden Heaven suffered an injury at the King Power Stadium and was spotted leaving the stadium in a protective boot. The promising defender had earned his first Premier League start in the win over the Foxes, but will now be on the side-lines for the time being.

There were fears that Heaven could be unavailable for the remainder of the season. Amorim confirmed, however, that the centre-back is expected to feature again before the end of the campaign.

"[Heaven] was not so serious. He's recovering, he's not ready to play, but he's going to return this season, for sure."

The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has stated that Heaven's expected return date for United remains unknown. The Reds have nine matches left to play this season in the Premier League, and Amorim's update suggests that Heaven will be in line to feature during the run-in at some stage.

United will, meanwhile, welcome Leny Yoro and England regular Harry Maguire back to the matchday squad after the pair recovered from their injuries. Luke Shaw has returned to training, but is not ready to feature, while Kobbie Mainoo and veteran Jonny Evans are moving closer to a return.

"Luke [Shaw] is not ready yet," Amorim said on Monday. "We are starting to do some drills with the team, but we are building Luke. Mason Mount is feeling better, but he was already on the bench the last game.

"Kobbie [Mainoo] is almost returning, but he is not ready for this game. Jonny Evans is recovering, Ayden [Heaven] is recovering. Licha [Lisandro Martinez] is out, I think that's it.

"[Harry] Maguire is also ready to go to the game and [Leny] Yoro, yes."

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