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"It seems small but big enough" - Michael Carrick reveals why Kobbie Mainoo is not involved in Manchester United vs Leeds
Michael Carrick said United would not risk the midfielder after a small training issue, with Manuel Ugarte replacing him in the starting XI.
- On Monday, Manchester United faced Leeds United at Old Trafford in Premier League Gameweek 32, but star midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was ruled out due to a "minor injury" and did not travel with the squad.
- Manuel Ugarte replaced the 20-year-old in midfield, making his first start under manager Michael Carrick after managing just 65 minutes across six substitute appearances previously.
- Manager Carrick told Sky Sports that Mainoo "just had an issue in training," adding it was "not worth the risk" to include the midfielder despite the injury appearing small.
- Four alterations were made to the starting lineup, with Benjamin Sesko drafted into attack and Lisandro Martinez returning from injury to replace the suspended Harry Maguire in defense.
- Victory would extend United's gap over sixth-place Chelsea to 10 points, providing crucial momentum for their bid to secure qualification for next season's Champions League.
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