Manchester United youngster called up to training ahead of Chelsea clash

Youngsters Jariyah Shah and Jack Fletcher trained with Manchester United's senior squad ahead of Saturday's Chelsea visit, with Kobbie Mainoo returning to light training after four games out.

Manchester United have called up academy prospects Jariyah Shah and Jack Fletcher to train with the senior squad ahead of this weekend's Premier League trip to Chelsea. The move comes with several first-team players sidelined: Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte are longer-term absentees, while Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw are doubtful.

On a positive note, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has returned to light training after missing the last four games through injury and is pushing for a return to action. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed in Thursday's press conference that Mainoo "has done a little bit of training yesterday" and is "back and around the group."

Fletch, son of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, was on the bench against Como in the Champions League last week but has yet to make a first-team appearance this season. Shah, 17, joined United from Doncaster Rovers and has featured regularly for the U18s, playing both midfield and right-back. United head to Stamford Bridge seeking to end a poor run: they have lost their last two games and are without a win in any competition since September 10.