Manchester United manager Michael Carrick provided injury updates ahead of the Champions League tie against Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday, with the Red Devils looking to end a run of nine games without a win in all competitions.
Patrick Dorgu returned to training with the first group after a hamstring issue but is not yet match-fit, meaning Tuesday's clash with Roma comes too soon for the left-sided Dane. Luke Shaw will miss the Roma game and is ruled out until after the international break, while Marcus Rashford is a day-to-day decision with a hip issue. Amad Diallo, who was withdrawn at Stamford Bridge and subsequently flagged by Fantasy Premier League, has trained today and is available for selection. Leny Yoro is fit despite being bothered by a tendon issue, while Lisandro Martinez is able to feature against Roma but will be suspended for the Aston Villa match on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United currently have three points from four Champions League games and need at least nine points to secure a top-24 berth and book a play-off. After tomorrow, they have four games left, which include a meeting with Bayern Munich at Old Trafford in January.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's press conference offered no new injury information, with only Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matteo Ruggeri carrying hamstring issues. Wan-Bissaka is earmarked for a return to training this week and could feature in Gameweek 10, though Matty Cash will be suspended for Villa's trip to Old Trafford but can play in European competition.
The Champions League tie represents a crucial opportunity for United to ease pressure on their European campaign, with Carrick's future under scrutiny following a difficult run of form.
