Michael Carrick with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during the 2026/27 Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, inset Michael Carrick.
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Michael Carrick has spoken about Patrick Dorgu’s status ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League encounter with Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Manchester United’s official website confirmed that Amad Diallo was present at the Red Devils’ training session on Monday morning after his setback against Chelsea.
Michael Carrick sat down with members of the media on Monday afternoon for his United pre-match press conference at the Carrington training complex.
United In Focus has compiled everything that United fans need to know about the state of the first-team squad, including the latest news on Red Devils winger Patrick Dorgu.
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The 24-year-old Ivorian winger pulled up with what appeared to be a thigh and/or hamstring strain before he was subbed off at Stamford Bridge.
Patrick Dorgu — MISS
United manager Carrick has received a key boost ahead of the Roma match after Patrick Dorgu was spotted back in training at the Carrington complex on Monday.
Dorgu sustained a hamstring injury during the extended October international break and has been absent since United’s 1-1 draw against Fulham.
However, Carrick confirmed that it is too early for Dorgu to return against Roma on Tuesday and he could be back for the Aston Villa clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
“Yeah, it was his first day with the group, great to have him back, but he won’t be involved tomorrow,” he said at Monday’s press conference, as per the Manchester Evening News.
“We’ll see how he progresses for the week [for the Aston Villa match].”
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Marcus Rashford — DOUBT
Marcus Rashford has been struggling with an ongoing hip injury and the England international has missed the last three matches across all competitions for United.
The 29-year-old was on the bench in United’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road, but he was an unused substitute in the Premier League tie in October.
“And Marcus, we’ll have to see day by day how he keeps improving,” Carrick explained.
Luke Shaw — MISS
Luke Shaw’s last appearance for the Red Devils came in October during Man Utd’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
The 31-year-old Man Utd left-back has been absent with an unspecified injury knock and has not featured in the Red Devils’ last five matches across all competitions.
“Luke definitely won’t be around this week,” Carrick said, before adding: “He won’t be fit.”
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Benjamin Sesko — MISS/ABSENTEE
Benjamin Sesko is currently nursing a shin injury and the 23-year-old Slovenia international is out of action for the Red Devils until January 2027 at the earliest.
The Slovenian has been battling a recurring shin problem since last season and last played for United in the 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton in September.
Manuel Ugarte — MISS/ABSENTEE
Manuel Ugarte is not expected to return for the Red Devils in 2026 and the Man Utd and Uruguay midfielder is likely to be available for the Premier League club in 2027.
The 25-year-old suffered a serious knee ligament injury at the World Cup in the summer before he underwent surgery and is now undergoing his rehabilitation at Carrington.