Ahead of a must-win UEFA Champions League group stage finale against Bayern Munich, Manchester United conducted their final training session under heavy pressure. According to Cricket Exchange, manager Erik ten Hag is anxiously awaiting medical updates as United sit bottom of their group and need nothing less than a win to have a shot at progressing to the knockout stage. As the stakes rise, the squad must learn not only to be resilient but also to take care of their own.

The biggest concern? Both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial missed training due to injury. The club later confirmed their absence and, as of now, Cricket Exchange reports it’s still uncertain whether either striker will be fit in time for the Bayern clash. Their potential unavailability would force Ten Hag to rethink his attacking game plan. During the pre-match press conference, the Dutch manager admitted he wasn’t fully confident in the team’s current readiness for such a crucial encounter.

Despite the gloom surrounding the forward line, there was a silver lining. Argentine center-back Lisandro Martínez, who had been sidelined for three months due to a recurring metatarsal injury, returned to the training pitch. He participated in team drills and completed a portion of solo training as well. While he’s not yet fully match fit, his presence on the field brought much-needed positivity to the camp.

Meanwhile, Victor Lindelöf’s return to full training was another major boost for United. Ten Hag had previously expressed concern over Lindelöf’s physical condition, but his full involvement has eased those fears. Given Luke Shaw’s struggles when covering at center-back, Lindelöf’s return is timely and welcome news for the Red Devils.

Despite a season filled with setbacks, United appeared to be in surprisingly high spirits ahead of the Bayern showdown. During training, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, and Kobbie Mainoo were seen laughing and celebrating together. At one point, Garnacho even jumped on Sergio Reguilón’s back, a light-hearted moment that reflected the squad’s determination to stay mentally sharp. Ten Hag insisted he remains confident that his players will bring the right mindset into the high-stakes fixture.

Veteran defender Jonny Evans and seasoned assistant coach Steve McClaren also played a visible role in training, offering experience and composure to a young and injury-hit squad. In a campaign where United’s backline has been ravaged by injuries, Cricket Exchange notes that Evans’ reemergence as a first-team contributor has been a blessing in disguise. His leadership and calm demeanor have proven vital as the Red Devils attempt to navigate through one of their toughest Champions League group stages in recent memory.