Ayden Heaven
MUN
Center Back
Possession Builder
Sep 22, 2006 (20)
Left
6'2"
170 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Recovers from illness
Heaven (illness) has returned to team training and is available for Sunday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth after missing Manchester United's last two matches, according to coach Michael Carrick. "Ayden is back with the group, he was suffering from illness but is back around the group."
Analysis: Heaven has recovered from the illness that forced him to miss consecutive matches against Leeds United and Como, allowing him to rejoin team training ahead of Sunday's encounter against Bournemouth. The young center-back is now back in contention after a brief absence, providing Manchester United with additional defensive depth. However, with Matthijs de Ligt also returning from injury and Leny Yoro available again following his European suspension, Heaven faces competition for playing time.
Remains out
Heaven (illness) won't be available for Wednesday's UCL match against Como, manager Michael Carrick told media during Tuesday's pre-match press conference. "Ayden is ill."
Analysis: Heaven will miss a second straight match due to an illness, as the young defender also missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United. This is another blow to a depleted defense that's already missing Lisandro Martinez (thigh), Luke Shaw (undisclosed) and Patrick Dorgu (hamstring). It remains to be seen whether Heaven will recover in time to play Sunday against Bournemouth, or at the very least, provide some much-needed defensive cover.
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