UCL: Man Utd in Injury Crisis Ahead of Como Clash
Michael Carrick said injuries, illness and a suspension have left United without nine players and forced youngsters into the squad.
- Manchester United travels to face Como on Wednesday in a Champions League match with head coach Michael Carrick managing a severely depleted squad; nine players are unavailable or doubtful for the fixture.
- Leny Yoro's one-game suspension after his red card against Atletico Madrid last week, combined with injuries and illness sweeping through the camp, has left the Red Devils short-handed as they seek to end a six-game winless run.
- Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez both missed training Tuesday due to ongoing injuries, while midfielder Kobbie Mainoo remains sidelined for 10 days. Carrick noted Luke Shaw will be out "a little bit longer" than Mainoo.
- With senior options limited, Carrick may hand 19-year-old Harry Amass a Champions League debut at left-back. Matthijs de Ligt could also make his first competitive appearance in nearly 11 months to strengthen the defense.
- Long-Term absentees Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, and Manuel Ugarte remain unavailable, with Ugarte not expected to return until well into next year. Carrick seeks clarity on recovery timelines this week as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures against Bournemouth and Roma.
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UCL: Man Utd in injury crisis ahead of Como clash
Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick could be without five more players for their Champions League clash at Como on Wednesday. Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven and Marcus Rashford all missed the final training session before the squad flew out to Italy. Carrick is already missing the trio of Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko […] UCL: Man Utd in injury crisis ahead of Como clash
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] EPL club Manchester United, currently suffering from a severe slump, is expected to face significant difficulties in their away Champions League match against Como (Italy) due to multiple players missing the game due to injuries. Multiple British media outlets reported that eight Manchester United players were absent from the final training session ahead of the Como match. Manchester United will play at the …
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