Carrick confirms two Manchester United absentees for match against Fulham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Michael Carrick announced that Manchester United will be without Ayden Heaven and Benjamin Sesko for their upcoming match against Fulham. Sesko is sidelined due to a minor injury sustained after the Carabao Cup match, leading Carrick to prioritize his fitness. Heaven, who traveled with the team, was unexpectedly dropped from the squad, possibly due to the match readiness of Carlos Baleba. Following this fixture, Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur on October 10 after the international break.
- •Ayden Heaven is absent despite being fit and available.
- •Benjamin Sesko is out due to a slight injury from the previous match.
- •Carrick decided it was best not to risk Sesko's health.
- •Heaven's omission is linked to Baleba's match fitness.
- •Manchester United next plays Tottenham on October 10.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick details why one Red is unavailable for Fulham v Man Utd but stays tight-lipped on one absentee
"Michael Carrick is without two players who featured in Manchester United’s midweek defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.Indeed, Ayden Heaven and Benjamin Sesko have both been omitted from the matchday...
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