Manchester United handed defensive injury boost as Phil Jones returns to training

• Dec 11, 2014 13:30
• By David McDonnell

Louis van Gaal is without Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Daley Blind and Rafael for the visit of Liverpool but Jones is on his way back

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Phil-ing in: Jones' return is a boost to United's depleted back line

Phil Jones has given Manchester United an injury boost by returning to training.
England defender Jones has not played since starting United's 2-2 draw at West Brom on October 20.
Jones, who has played only four games for United this season, has been suffering from a shin complaint for the past seven weeks.
His return to training is a welcome boost for Van Gaal, who is without Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Daley Blind and Rafael, although the latter has resumed training.
Jones is unlikely to feature against Liverpool on Sunday, but could make his comeback away to Aston Villa on December 20.