Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Eric Bailly is closing in on a return to first-team action and could make the matchday squad for Sunday's league match against Liverpool.
Bailly recently recovered from a knee injury he suffered during the Red Devils' pre-season match against Tottenham Hotspur in July.
After spending six months on the sidelines, the Ivorian defender made his comeback last Friday for Manchester United's U23 side as they grabbed a 2-1 win over Newcastle United.
Ahead of their FA Cup replay against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, Solskjaer said the 25-year-old centre-back will be ready to face Liverpool if he gets adequate playing time in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday's youngsters.