Forgotten Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe makes his long-awaited return to first-team training after missing six months with a back problem... with his last appearance coming while on loan at Napoli 376 DAYS ago
* Axel Tuanzebe has been injured since July and returned to training Monday
* The defender's last United appearance came nearly two years ago v Villarreal
* He faces strong competition to earn playing time over other centre-backs
Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe has returned to first-team training after being out since July with a back injury.
Tuanzebe came back to the club in the summer after loan spells with Aston Villa and Napoli last season, but hasn't played a game in over a year.
His last appearance was on January 13, 2022, when he came on for Napoli as a substitute in their Coppa Italia loss to Fiorentina.
Man United defender Axel Tuanzebe has been out for the past six months with a back injury
Now, the 25-year-old is back training with his United teammates as he was pictured taking part in a session on Monday.
Tuanzebe returned to solo training last month and according to the Manchester Evening News is using a zero-gravity running machine as part of a personal training plan to get him back to full fitness.
The defender hasn't played for the club in close to two years - he last saw action in the 2021 Europa League Final loss to Villarreal - and will face strong competition for game time at Old Trafford.
Tuanzebe appeared in good spirits alongside Brandon Williams as he returned to training
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have solidified themselves as the first-choice centre-back pairing, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof currently provide depth and even Luke Shaw has effectively deputised in the role of late.
Tuanzebe was with United on their pre-season tour last summer until he left Australia with a 'personal issue,' with teenager Will Fish taking his spot in the squad.
The academy graduate, who has dealt with extensive injury issues previously, didn't see a lot of game time during his two loan spells last season.
He started eight games in all competitions for Villa before making just one start for Napoli.
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sekelas Maguire & Lindelof aja jadi cadangan apalagi 'cuma' Tuanzebe. coba waktu itu Tuanzebe pindah permanen ke Napoli, mungkin musim ini dia akan merasakan meraih trophy Seri A