Lausanne game hints at Manchester United's attacking changes against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Manchester United's lackluster start in the Premier League, earning five points from five matches, has prompted head coach Michael Carrick to evaluate his attacking strategy. A recent closed-door friendly against Lausanne-Sport revealed that Amad was not involved, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the crucial match against Spurs. Carrick may consider starting Shea Lacey on the right wing with Bryan Mbeumo up front and Matheus Cunha on the left, following a series of struggles with their current attacking trio. United looks to address its offensive issues as the international break allows for re-evaluation of tactics before facing Tottenham next week.
- •Manchester United earned five points from their first five league games.
- •Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Marcus Rashford have struggled to perform.
- •Amad was absent from a recent friendly against Lausanne-Sport.
- •Carrick may start Shea Lacey against Tottenham as a tactical adjustment.
- •The international break provided an opportunity to reassess attacking strategies.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lausanne line up gives strongest hint yet as to who will start up front vs Spurs
"Five points from five games is not the start Manchester United had hoped for. Their performances have been sub-par, and the results reflect this.Something needs to change, and the international break ...
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