Martinez and Rashford miss training ahead of Man Utd's trip to Como
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford did not participate in training prior to Manchester United's UEFA Champions League match against Como. Martinez, who suffered a thigh injury in the Premier League clash against Leeds, had also apologized for publicly criticizing the club’s management earlier in the week. Rashford is managing an unspecified injury and was an unused substitute in the Leeds game. Alongside them, six other players missed the training session, compounding United's ongoing injury woes. Matthijs de Ligt is back in training but has yet to play since his surgery, while Lenny Yoro will miss the match due to suspension.
- •Martinez sustained a thigh injury against Leeds.
- •Rashford is managing an injury issue.
- •Eight players missed training ahead of the match.
- •United has not won in six consecutive matches.
- •De Ligt returns to training but has not featured.
- 1:33 PMESPN Soccer — Martínez, Rashford miss Man Utd training ahead of Como clash
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Martinez and Rashford miss training before Man Utd head to Como
"Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the Champions League trip to Como as Manchester United's injury problems continued to mount. Martinez's eventful week, which saw him apologise after publicly criticising the club's hierarchy, ended with him keeping his place for Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds only to be forced off with a thigh complaint.
"Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the trip to Como as Manchester United's injury problems continued to mount.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 20, 2026, 1:33 PMMartínez, Rashford miss Man Utd training ahead of Como clash
Lisandro Martínez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the trip to Como as Manchester United's injury problems continued to mount.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 12:03 PMMartinez and Rashford miss training before Man Utd head to Como
Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford missed training ahead of the Champions League trip to Como as Manchester United's injury problems continued to mount. Martinez's eventful week, which saw him apologise after publicly criticising the club's hierarchy, ended with him keeping his place for Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds only to be forced off with a thigh complaint.
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