“Not particularly, really, no,” Carrick said, when asked by MUTV’s Mark Sullivan if he had a positive update on Martinez.
“He won’t be with us. He’s not quite ready for that.”
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt will also miss the Tyneside assignment, while Mason Mount is still sidelined, although he is approaching a return.
“We’ve got one or two we’re trying to work to get them back – Mason as well, he’s getting a bit closer, so unfortunately it’s part of the game,” Michael added.