Carrick handed double injury scare as new Man Utd training footage emerges before Atletico Madrid

According to a report by Evening Standard on Monday October 12, 2026, Manchester United have been handed a potential double injury blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, with Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo missing from training.

Michael Carrick’s side travel to the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday hoping to end a four-game winless run in all competitions, but the latest developments have raised concerns over the availability of two important players.

Shaw is a major doubt after limping as he left Old Trafford following United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham. The left-back started the match but was replaced in stoppage time, with no official explanation provided for the substitution.

His absence from training ahead of the Atletico Madrid fixture has increased fears that he could miss the game. United could face further problems at left-back, with Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also sidelined through injury.

Mainoo is another concern for Carrick after failing to appear in the latest training session. The midfielder played the full 90 minutes against Tottenham but is now a doubt for the trip to Spain.

However, there was some positive news for United, as Matthijs de Ligt returned to training and could be available for selection. Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot also participated in the session.

Carrick is expected to provide a further update on the squad during his pre-match press conference. United will be hoping Shaw and Mainoo recover in time as they prepare for a difficult European test against Atletico Madrid.

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