The Manchester United Women defender tore her quad back in September and has not featured for Marc Skinner's side since.
Prior to that, the Republic of Ireland international suffered an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury in February 2022 before returning to action in January 2023.
On Sunday against Southampton, in the Adobe Women's FA Cup fifth round, with United set to progress to the quarter-finals at 3-1 up, Mannion made her first Reds appearance of 2023/24.
While she was out injured, Aoife has continued to be a notable presence within the United Women camp, whether that be on the sidelines or around the squad at Carrington.