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Man Utd injury UPDATE: Lukaku, Rashford, Martial, Lingard to return against Watford? | Football

With the latest international break wrapped up, Manchester United can continue their pursuit of a top-four finish in the Premier League .

United crashed out of the FA Cup to Wolves in their last fixture but Champions League football is still on the cards for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’s side.

The club have reached the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite competition and also sit fifth in the Premier League table, just two points behind Arsenal.

Watford, meanwhile, got the better the Crystal Palace in the FA Cup last time out.

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It looked as though Solskjaer was facing an injury crisis for the clash with Watford as numerous first-team squad members withdrew from international duty.

But it appears his players have made good use of the time off with a host of stars now seemingly available for selection.

The Norwegian has led United to 10 wins from 13 Premier League games, losing just once.

Man Utd injury news: Who is unavailable to face Watford? (Image: GETTY)

Man Utd injury news: Alexis Sanchez remains sidelined (Image: GETTY) Man Utd latest team news and injuries Defender Eric Bailly reportedly suffered a head injury while playing in Ivory Coast’s 3-0 win over Rwanda.

He scored in the match but didn't feature in their 1-0 friendly victory over Liberia.

Club captain Antonio Valencia hasn't played for United since the 2-0 win at Newcastle on January 2 but did make a return for Ecuador in their 1-0 loss to the USA.

Full-back Luke Shaw has impressed under Solskjaer but had to withdraw from the England squad for their Euro 2020 qualifiers through injury but centre-back Phil Jones is nearing a return.

Man Utd injury news: Will Nemanja Matic feature? (Image: GETTY) Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic also had to withdraw from international duty but he is expected to fit in time to face Watford.

Jesse Lingard wasn’t involved with the England squad this time around and instead went to Dubai to build up his fitness.

Forwards Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford pulled out of their international commitments with France and England respectively but the pair have not been ruled out for the weekend.

Romelu Lukaku, however, is doubtful for the Watford clash as he continues his recovery from a foot problem.

Alexis Sanchez is expected to be out until late April after sustaining a knee injury against Southampton at Old Trafford.