Marouane Fellaini Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Status and Return

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini suffered a hamstring injury prior to the Feb. 18 UEFA Europa League trip to FC Midtjylland. However, he is now fit to play.

Continue for updates.

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Fellaini Back vs. West Brom

Sunday, March 6

Fellaini was in the matchday squad for the trip to the Hawthorns.

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Van Gaal Comments on Midfielder's Injury

Wednesday, Feb. 17

United manager Louis van Gaal explained, per the club's Twitter account, that Fellaini's setback occurred "because he has played a lot of matches in a row."

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Fellaini Return Boosts Van Gaal's Options

The Belgium international has played an important role for Van Gaal, supplementing the team's forward line as he rotates between midfield and the No. 10 position.

However, despite his advanced role, Fellaini has failed to make a goalscoring impact, finding the net once in 15 Premier League appearances this season, per WhoScored.com.

Nevertheless, United are in a battle for a top-four spot in the Premier league, so the return of Fellaini will give Van Gaal the option to go direct when he requires a plan B.

Fellaini remains a divisive figure among supporters at Old Trafford, but he undoubtedly offers something no other United player does in the final third.