Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is hopeful of a swift return for his side.

Mata was among a number of United players who got hurt in their 0-0 derby draw with Liverpool a couple weeks ago.

But the World Cup winner is on the mend, having joined in with training towards the end of last week. He discussed his return to fitness in his weekly blog on ManUtd.com.

"Today I am writing this from home in Manchester," he wrote.

"It is has been another different week, without being able to play, but there are reasons to be optimistic.

"On Friday I was able to put in some work out on a pitch again and my recovery is progressing as hoped.

"Hopefully I can rejoin the team soon."