Park has won 59 caps for South Korea

Manchester United hope to have Park Ji-Sung back in training next week after his recovery from a knee injury.

Park has been sidelined during United's pre-season preparations after he aggravated an old knee problem while on international duty in June.

"I need probably one more week before I return so I'm nearly there," the South Korean winger, 27, told MUTV.

"I'm looking forward to the season because last season I missed six months and I want to show my ability."

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Park now expects to take part in first team training sessions after United's Premier League opener against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday.