However, The Sweeper can reveal that the 29-year-old, who is battling a serious bowel condition, is ready to play and could even make a surprise appearance next week in the Capital One Cup against Norwich City.
The midfielder bas been in full training for a fortnight and United boss David Moyes contacted Scotland manager Gordon Strachan last week to update him on Fletcher's progress.
The Red Devils don't want to exert any outside pressure on the player, who last appeared against Newcastle on Boxing Day 2012.
Fletcher's team-mates have been asking him what the state of play is, but is keeping it under wraps for fear of a further set-back
Ravel Morrison has a smile on his face for good reason - and it has nothing to do with his recent scoring form for West Ham.
