In a chat with Joe Thompson, to be first aired on MUTV on Wednesday afternoon at 14:15 GMT, the 19-year-old discussed his inspiring story in great detail and explained how he did not let a secondary operation derail his career. Former United youngster Thompson, who returned after overcoming Hodgkin lymphoma to play for Rochdale, went through a similar experience and was able to provide valuable support and advice for Max.
As the teenager has been named in the travelling squad for the Europa League tie with Astana, on the back of a first appearance at Old Trafford, as a substitute for the Under-23s against Sunderland last Friday, his remarkable courage and resilience is certainly being rewarded.