Man United Dealt New Injury Concern As TEN Players Could Miss Historic Champions League Showdown

According to a report by London Evening Standard on Tuesday October 20, 2026, Manchester United have received a potential injury setback ahead of their Champions League meeting with Como, with Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez among several notable absentees from Tuesday’s training session.

Michael Carrick’s side will travel to Italy on Wednesday to face Cesc Fabregas’ team at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, hoping to recover from their defeat against Atletico Madrid during the second matchday of the league phase.

The fixture will be a historic occasion, marking the first competitive meeting between Manchester United and Como after UEFA approved the match at the Italian stadium.

However, Carrick could face a difficult selection situation, with as many as ten senior players potentially unavailable for the trip. Several important first-team members were missing when United trained at Carrington on Tuesday morning.

Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Martinez and Rashford were among those absent, raising concerns about their availability for the upcoming European fixture.

Mainoo, Shaw and Heaven had already missed Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Leeds United over the weekend. Martinez, meanwhile, was substituted at half-time after suffering a thigh injury during the match.

Rashford’s absence also attracted attention, particularly after he remained an unused substitute against Leeds. Carrick had previously confirmed that the England international was managing a minor fitness issue.

“Marcus has been carrying a little bit of something so we’re managing him to a point,” the Manchester United head coach explained when discussing the forward’s condition.

The club’s injury concerns extend beyond those five players. Long-term absentees Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte were also missing from Tuesday’s session, alongside third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

Defender Leny Yoro is another confirmed absentee for the Como encounter, but his unavailability is due to suspension rather than injury. The Frenchman must serve a ban following his red card against Atletico Madrid in Spain.

With several players facing fitness concerns and others already unavailable, Carrick could be forced to make significant changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s European assignment.

The United manager is scheduled to provide a comprehensive team-news update during his press conference on Tuesday evening at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. A Manchester United player will accompany him as the club prepares for the important fixture.

Until that update arrives, the availability of Rashford, Martinez and the other players who missed training remains uncertain, leaving United waiting for clearer information ahead of their trip to Italy.

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