Antony returns for Man. United and may play a part in the Champions league tie at Old Trafford

Antony could return to the Manchester United side for their Champions League game with Galatasaray on Tuesday.

The Brazilian winger has not played since early September after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him.

Antony  returned to training on Sunday and boss Erik ten Hag has intimated that he may have a part to play in the Old Trafford game.

“Antony will be in consideration,” said the United boss. ‘Yesterday was his first day back in team training, final training and then we make the decision. He added.

Ten Hag has also confirmed that defender Lisandro Martinez will require surgery on a foot injury.

United could be boosted, though, by the return of left-back Sergio Reguilon, who missed Saturday’s home loss to Crystal Palace with an injury.

This could allow Sofyan Amrabat to move into his more familiar role in midfield.

United have a lengthy injury list that includes full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

United lost the first group game away to Bayern Munich and will be looking to bounce back against the Turkish side .

The Turkish side has  former Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez and ex-Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in their squad, but they could be without on-loan Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech following a knock.

Okan Buruk’s side began their Champions League campaign with a 2-2 home draw with FC Copenhagen.

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