Manchester United face injury crisis before Atletico Madrid clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 21:07 · Archive

Manchester United have ruled out Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo for their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after both players picked up injuries in the weekend's 1-1 draw with Tottenham. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed that both players 'picked up issues in the game at the weekend so they're out' and have not travelled to Spain.

Shaw was replaced in stoppage-time by Ayden Heaven during the Tottenham fixture and footage emerged of the left-back limping as he left Old Trafford. The 31-year-old had only recently returned to action and his absence deepens Manchester United's injury concerns at left-back, with Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui both sidelined after sustaining injuries during the international break.

Mainoo completed the full 90 minutes against Spurs but was absent from training on the eve of the Atletico match and has been ruled out. The Mirror reports that striker Sesko also remains a doubt, having suffered a shin injury in a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton last month and sat out the last two Premier League fixtures. Carrick said the club was 'still waiting for a few extra tests' on Sesko.

The fixture comes as Manchester United look to end a four-game winless run across all competitions.

How it is being reported

• Man Utd injury latest as Mainoo, Shaw and Sesko updates given for Atletico Madrid clashManchester United have a number of injury concerns ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday eveningMirror Sport · 12 Oct, 20:42
• Manchester United dealt double injury scare ahead of Champions League showdown with Atletico MadridBad news for Manchester United heading into their Champions League clash at the MetropolitanoEvening Standard · 12 Oct, 11:24

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