Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces several major selection decisions ahead of the crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Red Devils will host Spurs at Old Trafford in the Premier League on October 10.
Club football resumes after a three-week international break, giving Carrick valuable time to assess his options.
The United manager has had plenty of time to rethink his approach and find a way to get the 2026-27 campaign back on track.
We believe the United manager could make one key change to his starting XI that drew with Fulham last time out.
**Senne Lammens** is expected to retain his position between the sticks.
Noussair Mazraoui scored a goal for Morocco during the international break but suffered an injury against Lesotho. He is doubtful, paving the way for **Diogo Dalot** to continue at right-back.
**Luke Shaw** remains the undisputed first-choice left-back after INEOS failed to bring in adequate cover for the position.
Leny Yoro produced an outstanding display on his senior France debut against Belgium, but Carrick could still favour the experience of **Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez** against Tottenham.
The biggest change could come in midfield, with **Carlos Baleba** potentially handed his long-awaited United debut.
The £65 million summer signing has recovered from the ankle injury he suffered during pre-season and could replace Youri Tielemans in the heart of midfield.
**Kobbie Mainoo** has been the best outfield player for United this season and deserves to retain his position.
**Bruno Fernandes** suffered an injury scare while on international duty with Portugal. However, he has played the last two games for his country and looks set to lead United against Spurs.
**Marcus Rashford** has yet to do enough to completely justify his place in the starting XI, but injuries elsewhere could hand him another opportunity.
With Benjamin Sesko sidelined and Amad Diallo still facing a fitness doubt, Carrick may have little choice but to trust Rashford from the start.
**Bryan Mbeumo** is expected to retain his place on the right wing, while Diallo could provide an attacking option from the bench if he recovers in time.
With Rashford occupying the left flank, **Matheus Cunha** could once again be asked to lead the attack against Spurs.
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