ATM VS MNU: Man Utd Confirmed Team News And Best Possible Starting Line-up Against Atletico Madrid

According to a report by London Evening Standard on Monday October 12, 2026, in preparation for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid in Madrid, United manager Michael Carrick is worried about the health of Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo.

Both players missed Monday’s training session at Carrington, casting doubt on their availability for the European match. They started United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford over the weekend.

Shaw was replaced in stoppage time of the Spurs match and was later spotted leaving the stadium with a limp. However, Mainoo’s lack of training has caused people to wonder if he is fit enough to play the whole match.

During his press conference, Carrick is expected to confirm the traveling squad and give an update on both players. In light of the upcoming difficult away match, their possible absence may necessitate significant lineup changes on the part of the manager.

With Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also pushed to the sidelines, Shaw’s predicament becomes even more problematic. There won’t be many left-back alternatives for Carrick if the England international misses another Champions League match.

United could keep most of the defensive configuration they used against Tottenham by shifting Diogo Dalot from right back to left back. On the other hand, young players like Ayden Heaven and Harry Amass are options, and Lisandro Martinez could play left back instead.

United seem more prepared to deal with the midfield situation in the event that Mainoo is unable to play.

Andrey Santos is vying for more playing time after seeing limited action during the international break, and Carlos Baleba, who came off the bench against Tottenham, could make his debut.

Going forward, with Benjamin Sesko out with an injury, Bryan Mbeumo has solidified his position as the team’s leading scorer after scoring against Spurs. Nevertheless, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee may displace Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha from the starting lineup.

Predicted Manchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Tielemans, Baleba; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.

Injured: Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Noussair Mazraoui and Tom Heaton.

Doubts: Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt.

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