Juan Mata and Ander Herrera are set to return to action in next week's pre-season friendly against Valerenga.

Manchester United midfielder Mata suffered an ankle injury in the victory over Real Salt Lake earlier this month, while Herrera limped off against Real Madrid.

Both players missed Wednesday's narrow defeat to Barcelona in Maryland, but are on the road to recovery.

Manager Jose Mourinho hopes they will be able to feature in Oslo next week.

He said: "I am very happy. No injuries because Mata and Herrera in this moment, I don't think we are talking about injuries.

Herrera limped off against Real Madrid (
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"They will be back to training I think next Saturday, no problem to be back to training, so no injuries, a fantastic atmosphere, a fantastic working ethic, great organisation.

"So now we just need to land safely in Manchester and this part of the pre-season was perfect."

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