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 Scott McTominay has been pictured 

back in training for Manchester United

 ahead of Sunday's derby.

The midfielder has been missing for 

United's last two fixtures against Atletico

 Madrid and Watford in the Champions 

League and Premier League respectively

. The Scot was a surprise absentee when

 United made their way to the Wanda 

Metropolitano last week.

McTominay missed both games through 

illness, with Ralf Rangnick confirming 

he had felt unwell hours ahead of kick

-off in Madrid. His situation did not 

improve ahead of the clash with the 

Hornets, leading to him being left 

out once again.

Speaking during his pre-match 

press conference on Ragnick

 said: "He is still ill, he hasn't been 

training with us, so hopefully he will 

start training with us again next week."

McTominay looks as though he 

will be back for Sunday's derby against

 Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

 The 25-year-old was pictured in training

 with United on Wednesday as they 

prepare for their clash against the neighbours.

Rangnick is expected to provide a fresh

 update on the midfielder's fitness 

when he speaks to the media later this

 week and it's hoped McTominay could 

be in a position to reclaim his spot 

back in the side.

Fred started in Madrid in his place, 

while Nemanja Matic deputised on 

Saturday after impressing off the 

bench in the Champions League. The

 Serb was also perhaps the pick of 

the bunch against Watford, meaning 

 could have his work cut out to 

reclaim his spot.