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Matic explains surgery decision

The Serbian made his 50th start for the club in the midweek victory at Young Boys in the Champions League and has proved to be a vital cog in Jose Mourinho’s midfield since linking up again with his former Chelsea manager.

Following his World Cup exploits with Serbia in the summer, he reported back for pre-season in the United States but required surgery on an abdominal problem that had been dogging him for some time.

It means Matic is now back to full fitness and, after missing Saturday's Premier League draw with Wolves due to a one-match suspension, he could feature in the Carabao Cup encounter with Derby County at Old Trafford on Tuesday.