Carrick faces Leeds as Mainoo and Shaw doubted through injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 11:57 · Archive

Manchester United face Leeds with Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw set to miss through injury.

Manchester United face Leeds with multiple injury concerns ahead of the match. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are set to miss the encounter at Elland Road after missing the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid earlier in the week. The Evening Standard reports that neither player has travelled with the squad to Yorkshire, though there remains a possibility they could have made separate journeys.

Michael Carrick, the Manchester United head coach, remained evasive about both players' fitness in Friday's pre-match press conference. When asked about injuries, he confirmed that some players were "still undergoing a couple of checks" and said the club would provide updates when it had timelines to share.

The absences add to Manchester United's defensive difficulties. If Shaw is unavailable, the club faces a further problem at left-back, with Patrick Dorgu also sidelined by injury sustained during the international break. The team sheet will be announced at 12.45pm BST on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Manchester United: Double injury blow 'confirmed' before Leeds clashWorrying signs for Man United supporters ahead of must-win game against LeedsEvening Standard · 18 Oct, 11:35
• Man Utd boss' fate was sealed in 'blow up' meeting before Leeds matchA LOOK BACK: The Manchester United manager knew he was facing down the handle of an axe before his players stepped on the pitch to face LeedsMirror Sport · 18 Oct, 05:30

In this story: Manchester United · Leeds · Kobbie Mainoo · Luke Shaw · Michael Carrick · Elland Road

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