Manchester United Grapples With Growing Injury List Ahead of Champions League Trip
Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford miss training, adding to concerns over available players for the upcoming match.
Manchester United is facing a growing defensive crisis as key players Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford were absent from training on Tuesday. The pair's availability for the team's Champions League trip to Como is now in doubt.
Martinez was forced off with a thigh issue during United's recent match against Leeds United and was held back from training at Carrington on Tuesday. His absence places his selection for the Como fixture in jeopardy.
Marcus Rashford is also a question mark for the trip, as he continues to manage a hip problem. His participation on the flight to Como is uncertain.
Compounding the team's injury woes, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw remain sidelined. Both players have not featured since the draw against Tottenham Hotspur and also missed the team's match against Atletico Madrid.
The ongoing injuries present a significant challenge for manager Michael Carrick, particularly in finding a consistent defensive partnership alongside Harry Maguire.