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Manchester United face mounting injury concerns with Bryan Mbeumo the latest worry after hobbling off against Everton, while Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt edge closer to returns
Bryan Mbeumo hobbled off during Manchester United's win at Everton
Bryan Mbeumo hobbled off during Manchester United's win at Everton(Image: Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about the latest injury situation at Manchester United...
Michael Carrick faces mounting injury concerns at Manchester United despite their crucial victory over Everton, which boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification.
Benjamin Sesko's decisive second-half goal moved United to 48 points, but the win came at a potential cost with Bryan Mbeumo hobbling off in the 78th minute.
Lisandro Martinez was already sidelined for the Everton clash, though Carrick insisted it "doesn't seem too bad at all" and they're "working through that at the moment."
Patrick Dorgu remains the longest-term absentee after suffering a muscular injury in late January, with Carrick admitting: "Pat, unfortunately, he's gonna be out for a period of time."
However, there's positive news on the horizon with Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt both nearing returns after lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Carrick revealed Mount is "getting closer" while cautioning "we have to be patient with him" as United prepare for their upcoming fixtures.
Meanwhile, De Ligt, who hasn't featured since the win at Crystal Palace in November, is targeting a March return after missing three months with a lower back problem.
The injury situation threatens to derail United's strong position in the race for European qualification as Carrick's squad depth faces its biggest test yet.