Manchester United faces escalating injury crisis during international break

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Manchester United faces escalating injury crisis during international break
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Manchester United's injury problems have worsened during the international break, affecting several key players. Bruno Fernandes is dealing with an injury sustained before the break and withdrew from international duty. Additionally, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo also pulled out of England's squad. Matthijs de Ligt, who has not played this season, could return before Christmas, while Amad Diallo and Manuel Ugarte remain sidelined due to prior injuries. The club's mounting injury list poses a significant challenge for manager Michael Carrick as the Premier League resumes.

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  • •Bruno Fernandes withdrew from the Portugal squad due to injury.
  • •Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo also pulled out of England's squad.
  • •Matthijs de Ligt could return to action before Christmas.
  • •Amad Diallo and Manuel Ugarte remain unavailable due to ongoing injuries.
  • •Michael Carrick faces selection challenges with the increasing injury list.
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  • 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United Injury Woes Deepen During International Break
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The Manchester United injury list has increased during the international break. With several players already on the physio table, players withdrawing from international squads and international managers discussing Manchester United players' injuries, Michael Carrick has a whole new headache to deal with ahead of the Premier League's return. Manchester United's Injury Crisis Gets Worse During …

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