Manchester United's Bell has resumed individual training, with no fixed return date! De Ligt's season-ending injury is increasingly likely.

Manchester United officially announced that Danish international Patrick Doku has returned to the grass at Carrington training ground for individual training, bringing him closer to a comeback. It is reported that Doku's hamstring injury is nearly healed, but the club currently has no specific return plan for him.

Doku's last appearance for Manchester United was on January 25 against Arsenal. After scoring a goal while playing as a left winger, the "Red Devils' Gareth Bell" strained his hamstring and had to leave the pitch early. At the end of last month, the 21-year-old Dane returned to gym training, and a statement released by United over the weekend stated he is now in the final stage of recovery, undergoing individual training.

Manchester United stated that the exact timing of Doku's return to first-team matches remains uncertain. Given the specific nature of hamstring injuries, the player will be managed scientifically, but he is expected to return in time during the latter part of the season to contribute to the team.

Returning to the training ground for individual sessions is the final step in injury recovery, aimed at allowing the player's muscles to re-adapt to high-intensity movement and build match fitness. Based on experience, professional players typically need about 10 days to two weeks after resuming solo grass training before joining full team sessions. The key difference lies in physical contact; the exact duration depends on the player's physical condition.

This week, Doku attended the MOBO Awards for Black original music in Manchester as a presenter, revealing his preference for rap music and stating he would team up with teammate Eden Haven if forming a band. Next Monday, Manchester United will travel to Dublin, Ireland for a mid-season training camp, and Doku is expected to accompany the team. However, he will not yet participate in full team training, making his appearance in the Premier League match against Leeds on April 13 unlikely. He may have opportunities in the remaining two April matches to gradually return to the pitch as a substitute.

At Carton House in Dublin, Manchester United players will undergo intensive training to ensure they quickly regain good match fitness after a 24-day break. Maguire, Ramens, and Mason Mount may particularly enjoy the camp location, as they all enjoy golf, and this luxury resort features two golf courses.

Back in 2009, Real Madrid chose this location for their training camp, with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Raul expressing great satisfaction with Carton House. Manchester United has invited British media to observe open training sessions there, and two players will also attend a press conference on Tuesday.

Carrick is expected to update on Manchester United's injury situation. Mbemo and Sesko, who withdrew from national teams due to injury during the international break, should be available to play, and Lisandro Martinez is also expected to officially return. However, the situation concerning Dutch center-back De Ligt is worrying; he has not returned since winning the club's Player of the Month award in November.

De Ligt was initially expected to miss only one match, but his prolonged absence raises doubts about whether he will play again this season. The Manchester Evening News reports that seeing De Ligt travel to the Ireland camp would be surprising. The Sun discloses that De Ligt is still unable to train on grass; he has been frequently seen walking in Hale Village, Manchester, less than 2 kilometers from his home.

De Ligt's dream of representing the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is nearly shattered. He hopes to return this season, but with Martinez recovered and all other United center-backs healthy, Carrick does not need to rely on the Dutchman's return for support.