Kobbie Mainoo sends three-word message as Manchester United get major injury boost

Kobbie Mainoo has taken to social media platform Instagram for the first time since picking up his injury blow for Manchester United - and it looks to be encouraging news.

The youngster sustained a muscular injury during the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League after he was seen hobbling off the pitch. As he walked off, meanwhile, Mainoo appeared to tell veteran teammate Jonny Evans that he had pulled his hamstring.

He then missed the Europa League visit to FC Porto as he nursed that problem. Mainoo did return for the goalless draw at Aston Villa, managing 85 minutes before being substituted.

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It's believed in that game his muscular injury flared up, once again. Prior to missing United's 2-1 comeback against Brentford, the club confirmed the midfielder would be out 'for a few weeks'.

Expected to remain unavailable for their next matches, Mainoo has taken to Instagram to provide supporters and teammates with an update. He shared a series of pictures and simply wrote: "Be right back."

The much-needed update will give United supporters some hope, in the sense that he might not be side-lined for too much longer. But whether he returns before November's international break remains to be seen.

Erik ten Hag is dealing with an extensive injury list right now - as the likes of Antony, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire and Mainoo's fellow Academy graduate Toby Collyer all nurse issues.

United will return to Premier League action against West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon (2pm).