Marcos Rojo returns to Manchester United training after long injury lay-off as Jose Mourinho's high-flying squad are put through their paces

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Manchester United's high flying squad welcomed back Marcos Rojo to training as they continued their preparations to face Leicester.

The Argentinian defender shared a joke with Ander Herrera as he closed his hoodie over his face in spitting rain. 

Rojo has been out of action since April when he suffered knee ligament damage against Anderlecht in the Europa League. 

Marcos Rojo (left) shares a joke with Ander Herrera after returning to training from injury

Paul Pogba seemed to be enjoying himself as Manchester United trained at Carrington

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has a chat with Jose Mourinho during the session on Tuesday

The 27-year-old  will be looking to establish himself back in Jose Mourinho's first team having found regular action last season. 

He was joined by Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Co at United's training base for a light session under their manager's watchful eye. 

Rojo may still take time to get up to speed again for his Portuguese boss and given the strong start to the campaign, might struggle to force his way back in. 

The United manager has previously claimed Rojo would have 'no chance' of coming back before December.  

Rojo covered his face with a hoodie as he returned to action for the first time since April 

New signings Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic appear to be settling in well 

Pogba has made a fine start to the season with two goals in his first two matches of the season

The Old Trafford club have won their first two fixtures 4-0, sending out a warning shot to the Premier League elite. 

Having strengthened well this summer the new signings appear to have bedded in well with Nejanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku already looking comfortable as in new surroundings. 

United will be looking to make it three wins on the trot as they welcome Leicester to Old Trafford in Saturday's late kick off.

Mourinho addresses his players as Chris Smalling looks skeptical whilst listening 

Romelu Lukaku will be looking to score his third of the campaign against Leicester