Manchester United 23-man Training Squad vs Atletico Madrid Revealed With Two Key Men Missing

According to a report by Manchesterevening News on Monday October 12, 2026, Manchester United have suffered another injury setback ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, with Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo absent from Monday’s training session at Carrington.

Manager Michael Carrick faces an important European fixture, and decisions regarding the availability of both players were expected later on Monday before the squad travelled to the Spanish capital.

Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui were also missing from training as United continued preparations for the challenging encounter against Atletico, who have enjoyed impressive recent domestic form.

Sesko remains sidelined with a shin problem, although Carrick previously explained that the current issue differs slightly from the injury that affected the striker during the previous campaign.

“We’re hoping it will be soon, obviously, but at this moment it’s still not quite clear,” Carrick said when discussing the forward’s recovery, admitting that the club remained uncertain about his return.

Dorgu is also expected to spend several weeks recovering after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during Denmark’s match against Wales. The defender subsequently withdrew from international duty because of the problem.

Mazraoui has been struggling with a knock sustained against Lesotho while representing Morocco last month. Although Carrick previously considered his availability before facing Tottenham, the defender was ultimately unavailable for selection.

The Moroccan international now appears doubtful for the Atletico fixture, leaving United potentially short of defensive options as they prepare to face opponents who have won four consecutive matches.

Matthijs de Ligt participated in Monday’s training session as he continued recovering from injury, but his involvement against Atletico remained uncertain as the club carefully managed his rehabilitation.

The Dutch defender travelled with United for their previous Premier League match against Tottenham but was omitted from the substitutes’ bench, having also missed the earlier meeting against Fulham.

United are taking precautions with De Ligt as he approaches the final stages of recovery following back surgery, meaning the coaching staff must decide whether he is ready for competitive action.

Atletico Madrid enter Tuesday’s encounter in strong form, sitting second in La Liga after recording four successive victories, including an impressive triumph against city rivals Real Madrid.

United’s training group included goalkeepers Senne Lammens, Tom Heaton and Mee, while defenders Harry Maguire, De Ligt, Harry Amass, Armer, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven participated.

The midfield options featured Mason Mount, Jack Fletcher, Tielemans, Baleba, Santos and captain Bruno Fernandes, while the forwards available included Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee, Bryan Mbeumo, Rashford, Matheus Cunha and Amad Diallo.

With several first-team players facing fitness concerns, Carrick must assess his remaining options carefully as Manchester United prepare for a demanding European test against an Atletico side enjoying considerable momentum.

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