Michael Carrick faces a selection headache as Bruno Fernandes battles a late knock, while key reinforcements remain sidelined ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United's Champions League campaign got off to a perfect start on Thursday evening, with goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško, and Lisandro Martínez securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford.
After a frustrating 2-2 draw with Everton at the weekend, United have now scored nine goals across their last two games at the Theatre of Dreams, but face their biggest test yet when they welcome local rivals Manchester City.
United have picked up just four points from their opening three Premier League matches, while City have made a perfect start to the campaign, winning all three of their games and sitting at the top of the table heading into the derby.
With Pep Guardiola no longer in the opposition dugout at Old Trafford, new City boss Enzo Maresca faces a huge challenge in what promises to be a fierce atmosphere, while Michael Carrick will be hoping to guide United back to winning ways in the league after an inconsistent start.
Below is the latest team news from United's camp as Carrick prepares his side to face City on Sunday afternoon.
Amad
What happened: After playing well across pre-season, Amad has missed United's four fixtures so far due to an injury sustained in training.
What's been said: Roundtable reported last month that initial tests showed Amad could be out for up to six weeks.
Possible return date: Saturday, 10 October vs Tottenham Hotspur.
Tactical substitutions and Marcus Rashford’s absence from the pitch during the Sabah rout offer a telling glimpse into Michael Carrick's attacking blueprint for the looming Manchester derby.roundtable.ioMichael Carrick Delivers Major Man Utd Starting XI Hint vs Man City In Sabah Win
Tactical substitutions and Marcus Rashford’s absence from the pitch during the Sabah rout offer a telling glimpse into Michael Carrick's attacking blueprint for the looming Manchester derby.
Carlos Baleba
What happened: Before signing for United, Baleba suffered an injury during pre-season with Brighton.
What's been said: Reports suggested he could return to action in mid-September. However, even if he does train this week, the City game may come too soon for him to make an appearance.
Possible return date: Wednesday, 16 September vs Brighton.
Bruno Fernandes
What happened: Bruno Fernandes was spotted limping out of Old Trafford alongside a club doctor after playing 90 minutes and scoring against Sabah.
What's been said: While no update on Fernandes has been given, his durability and appearance record would suggest that this is not something to worry about, unless Carrick says otherwise.
Possible return date: Sunday, 13 September vs Man City
Matthijs de Ligt
What happened: Matthijs de Ligt suffered a back injury in November 2025 and has not played since. He underwent a back operation toward the end of last season.
What's been said: The Dutch defender has been seen in training with the first-team squad, although it is only the early stages of his rehabilitation.
Potential return date: Late October.
Manuel Ugarte
What happened: Manuel Ugarte suffered an ACL injury while at the World Cup with Uruguay, and has started his rehabilitation after undergoing surgary.
What's been said: Reports suggested at the time that his injury recovery could last around nine months, although the timeline will depend heavily on how well his rehabilitation goes.
Expected return date: N/A