Man Utd face fresh injury crisis as Rashford and Carrick sidelined
Manchester United have suffered another setback as Michael Carrick confirmed a fresh injury, adding to growing worries over the fitness of Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The midfielder’s problem comes as the club battles a poor start to the season and faces a crucial international break.
England squad hit by injuries
Both Rashford and Mainoo were named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, but the winger is dealing with a hip problem while the teenager’s status remains uncertain. Their potential withdrawal leaves the Three Lions short on attacking options. Cole Palmer of Chelsea is also set to pull out, with Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs White named as his replacement.
Benjamin Sesko did not travel for Sunday’s 1‑1 draw at Fulham after Michael Carrick revealed the Slovenia striker is suffering a recurrence of the shin injury he sustained last season. The recurrence forced United to omit him from the matchday squad. His absence adds to the midfield’s injury list ahead of the international break.
United’s goalkeeper options thin
Goalkeeper Karl Darlow has withdrawn from the Wales squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, with Leicester City’s David Cornell called up by Craig Bellamy as his replacement. Darlow, who joined Man Utd on a free transfer from Leeds United over the summer, made his debut in the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton last week, but his current injury remains undisclosed.
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Senne Lammens has cemented his place as United’s No 1, while third‑choice Tom Heaton continues his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of the entire campaign.
Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt are all expected to be back to full fitness during the international break, bolstering United’s options.
United have won only one of their opening five Premier League games, leaving their first fixture after the break against win‑less Tottenham as a must‑win. The three‑week international pause may allow Rashford, Mainoo, Sesko and other injured players time to recover, while the club hopes its goalkeepers will be fit for the clash. A positive result could halt the early‑season slide.