Man Utd boss Carrick hints at potential squad rotation ahead of Sunderland clash
- Manchester United travels to Sunderland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with interim head coach Michael Carrick hinting at squad rotation after the club secured Champions League qualification.
- Last weekend's 3-2 victory over Liverpool secured United's return to the Champions League, ending a two-year exile from Europe's elite competition.
- Lisandro Martinez returns to the starting XI after serving a three-game suspension, while striker Benjamin Sesko is managing a shin issue, Carrick said.
- Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey, who signed for £17 million, previously called United his 'dream club' in September 2022.
- Interim head coach Carrick has done all he can to secure Champions League return, though no official decision has been made regarding the club's next permanent manager.
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