Manchester United has officially announced that Anthony Martial has rejoined the first-team training sessions after recuperating from a recent injury setback

The 27-year-old striker had been absent for eight pre-season friendly matches, raising doubts about his fitness for the upcoming 2023-24 season. However, as Manchester United gears up for their inaugural Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, Martial is on track to make an appearance on the field. This news comes as a positive development for coach Erik Ten Hag, particularly in light of Rasmus Hojlund’s injury, which is anticipated to postpone his debut for the club.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the Red Devils’ official website confirmed, “Anthony Martial is back in full training after recovering from the injury which kept him out of our eight pre-season friendlies.”

As for Hojlund, despite signing from Atalanta in a deal worth a whopping £72 million (Sky Sports), the young Denmark international is not set to feature for his new club for ‘a few weeks’ due to a back injury sustained while with his former club.

United’s Premier League opener, which will take place at Old Trafford on 14 August, is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. (UK time) and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.