Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt has had a longer injury lay-off than expected for Manchester United
Michael Carrick begins his time as Manchester United interim manager with the club's injuries and absentees list clearing up nicely. The new boss has a baptism of fire in the form of a Manchester derby at Old Trafford this weekend.
will oversee what remains of the 2025/26 season, having taken over on a temporary basis following Ruben Amorim's departure from the dugout. have just European qualification to fight for via the Premier League, as last time out they were knocked out of the by Brighton.
This singular task will be made easier as Carrick begins with almost a full squad available. The Manchester Evening News takes you through United's current injuries other absentees, and when those players are expected to be back in action.
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Matthijs de Ligt during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Matthijs de Ligt has not featured since United beat Crystal Palace last November due to a back injury. On Friday, Carrick said: "He has been carrying a bit of an issue but, hopefully, we'll get him back in some time soon. It's been a little bit slower than what they thought previously." (Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images) 1 of 6
Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session
Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session
Amad of Manchester United in action during a first team training session
Likewise, Amad returned from AFCON in time for Carrick's first training session after Ivory Coast were eliminated in the same round as Cameroon. It required no further mention on Friday. (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) 3 of 6