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Manchester United faces defensive challenges ahead of Champions League clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Manchester United faces defensive challenges ahead of Champions League clash

Summary

Manchester United's defensive issues are highlighted ahead of their Champions League match against 1907 Como. Coach Michael Carrick confirmed that Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven are unavailable, while Leny Yoro is suspended. This leaves Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt as the only fit senior center-backs. United previously showed interest in Chelsea's Josh Acheampong, but the club is set to extend his contract, making a transfer unlikely. The match kicks off at 17:45 BST.

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•United lacks defensive depth with Martinez and Heaven unavailable.
•Yoro's suspension leaves only two fit senior center-backs.
•Chelsea plans to extend Josh Acheampong's contract.
•United faces 1907 Como in a must-win Champions League match.
•Match starts at 17:45 BST.

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6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Acheampong: Chelsea take big decision on Man United defensive target

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Manchester United are really suffering due to their lack of defensive signings in the summer.Injury woesUnited rebuilt their midfield in the summer, bringing in Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carl...
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