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Diogo Dalot steps up for Man Utd as injuries impact squad depth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 5:20 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Diogo Dalot steps up for Man Utd as injuries impact squad depth

Summary

Diogo Dalot is set for increased responsibility at Manchester United following injuries to Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui during the international break. Head coach Michael Carrick confirmed the absences ahead of United's match against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at Old Trafford. The club is dealing with a depleted full-back department and needs a strong performance to recover from a difficult start to the season. Carrick also reported positive recovery news for some injured players, including Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo, but Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined.

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Status Watch

•Dalot may play both right-back and left-back for Man Utd.
•Dorgu and Mazraoui's injuries reduce the squad's full-back options.
•United hosts Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
•Several injured players are making progress towards recovery.

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5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd stalwart set for double role as Carrick confirms two international break injuries

What they're saying

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Diogo Dalot will have a key role to play in the coming weeks, as Manchester United’s full-back department has been pared down to the bone.After a torrid start to the season, the Premier League giant...
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