James Wilson Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Leg and Return

James Wilson was substituted during an under-21 clash between Manchester United and Sunderland on Feb. 23 after picking up a dead leg, but the striker is among the subs vs. Sunderland.

Continue for updates.

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Wilson on Bench vs. Sunderland

Saturday, Feb. 28

Manchester United's official Twitter feed reported that Wilson is among the subs for Saturday's game vs. Sunderland.

On Feb. 27 Van Gaal told reporters that Wilson is available for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to Manchester United's official Twitter feed.  

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Wilson Forced to Limp Off

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Louis van Gaal will be sweating on the fitness of Wilson after the 19-year-old hobbled off in the under-21 team's match against Sunderland, per Jamie Jackson of The Guardian.

The nature of the injury was confirmed on the club’s official Twitter account:

Despite his tender years, the academy graduate has been a regular fixture in the first team at Old Trafford this season, featuring 17 times and scoring four goals.

With United’s current forward options struggling to find form, there has been some clamour from Red Devils supporters to give Wilson a chance in the starting XI more often.

Van Gaal is striving to strike a balance with his players in attack at the moment, meaning high-profile figures like Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao are finding it tough to make a sustained impact in the team.

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These perennial concerns combined with Wilson’s knock will come as something of a concern to the Dutch boss, especially when you consider the perilously difficult run of fixtures United have on the horizon. In their next eight games, the Red Devils will have to face Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Van Gaal will be hoping to have the youngster available for this spell. Wilson's blistering pace certainly gives United a different edge to their play, while his assured decision-making and intelligent movement bode well for a bright future.