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Como v Manchester United: Confirmed Line-Ups as Under-Pressure Carrick Seeks Champions League Respite
De Ligt starts after 325 days out as United cope with nine first-team absences and severe weather in northern Italy.
- On Wednesday, Manchester United faces Como in the Champions League, with manager Michael Carrick naming defender De Ligt in the starting XI despite missing 325 days of competitive action.
- Nine first-team players are unavailable due to injuries and illness, as Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez both missed Tuesday training before the squad flew to Milan.
- United enters the contest following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United, extending a six-game winless run, while Como midfielder Nico Paz contributed 12 goals and six assists in Serie A last season.
- Alan Shearer recently criticized Manchester United's recruitment strategy, arguing the squad lacks necessary depth, despite Carrick reporting board support at his press conference.
- Severe weather warnings remain in place for the Lombardy region, where heavy rainfall has battered the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium; despite the persistent downpour, the match will proceed at 5.45pm BST.
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Manchester United have Matthijs De Ligt back in the starting lineup when the English giants face Como in the Champions League
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Matthijs de Ligt finally makes his return to Manchester United after nearly a year of injury woes. The Dutchman has a starting place in the Champions League match against Como.
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