Manchester United face a fresh injury concern ahead of their Champions League trip to Como, with up to ten senior players potentially unavailable after Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez were among several high-profile absentees from training.
United travel to the shores of Lake Como on Wednesday evening to face Cesc Fabregas’ side. They aim to bounce back from their defeat to Atletico Madrid on matchday two of this season’s league phase.
The game takes place at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, following approval from UEFA. It is a historic occasion, as United have never faced Como in a competitive fixture before.
Selection dilemma for Carrick
Head coach Michael Carrick may now face a selection headache. Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Martinez and Rashford were all missing from Tuesday morning’s training session at Carrington. That has sparked fears they will not be named in the travelling squad.
Mainoo, Shaw and Heaven missed the 1-1 draw with Leeds at the weekend. Martinez was replaced at half-time in that game after picking up a thigh injury.
Rashford was an unused substitute at Elland Road, and Carrick has confirmed the England international has been carrying a knock recently.
“Marcus has been carrying a little bit of something so we’re managing him to a point,” the United head coach said.
Long-term absentees and a suspension
As expected, long-term absentees Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte did not take part in the session. Third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton was also missing.
Leny Yoro is certain to sit out the clash with Como. He is suspended after being sent off in the Spanish capital.