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Michael Carrick provides injury update for Man Utd ahead of Ipswich match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:34 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Michael Carrick provides injury update for Man Utd ahead of Ipswich match

Summary

Michael Carrick addressed the media ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. United, coming off a 2-0 defeat to Hull City, faces a mounting injury crisis with several key players sidelined. While Mason Mount is back in training, Amad is expected to be unavailable for five weeks. Matthijs de Ligt is out for several months following back surgery, and Manuel Ugarte is dealing with an ACL tear. Carrick expressed hope that new signing Carlos Baleba could return before the next international break.

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Status Watch

•United lost 2-0 to Hull City in their season opener.
•Mason Mount has resumed training with the first team.
•Amad will miss approximately five weeks due to injury.
•Matthijs de Ligt is out for months following surgery.
•Ipswich match is United's first home game this season.

Latest Updates

12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Amad, Baleba, Mount: Michael Carrick Issues Man Utd Injury Update vs Ipswich (Premier League)

What they're saying

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Fresh off a bruising opening defeat, Michael Carrick navigates a mounting fitness crisis as key stars remain sidelined for United's high-stakes homecoming against newly promoted Ipswich.
— Yahoo Sports

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