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16/03/2016 15:39, Report by Mark Froggatt

Injury update on Schweinsteiger, Young and Borthwick-Jackson

- Ashley Young and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson trained on Wednesday
- United must win by three clear goals to knock Liverpool out
- Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs optimistic ahead of Europa League tie

Louis van Gaal has told MUTV that it is too early for Bastian Schweinsteiger to start in Manchester United's massive Europa League last-16 second leg against Liverpool.

Schweinsteiger returned from a two-month injury lay-off during last week’s 2-0 first leg defeat at Anfield and, encouragingly, the Germany international enjoyed a second successful cameo appearance during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the Emirates FA Cup sixth round tie at Old Trafford.

After confirming Bastian will not start on Thursday, the boss went on to state that Ashley Young and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson will not be involved in his squad to face Liverpool, despite both players returning to training from injury.

Luke Shaw, Phil Jones, Will Keane are Wayne Rooney are still long-term absentees for United, although the latter has revealed this week that he hopes to return after the upcoming international break

More to come…

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