Michael Carrick updates fitness status for Luke Shaw and Benjamin Sesko
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
United manager Michael Carrick provided fitness updates for Luke Shaw and Benjamin Sesko ahead of the team's Champions League match against Sabah FK. Shaw missed training on Wednesday due to an extra recovery day following his appearance in the weekend draw against Everton. Carrick noted that managing individual player recovery remains part of the team's ongoing process. Meanwhile, Benjamin Sesko continues to build fitness after struggling with a shin injury sustained at the end of last season. Although Benjamin Sesko has not started a match since returning from the injury, Carrick confirmed he is close to making his first start. This match marks United's first appearance in the Champions League competition since 2023.
- •Luke Shaw missed Wednesday training for an extra recovery day.
- •Benjamin Sesko is nearing a return to the starting lineup.
- •United faces Sabah FK in their first Champions League match since 2023.
- •Michael Carrick manages the squad's recovery after the weekend match against Everton.
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- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Carrick explains why Shaw missed training and gives Sesko fitness update
"Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Champions League fixture against Sabah at Old Trafford (kick-off 20:00 BST). Defender Luke Shaw has been given an extra recovery day and they will know by Thursday whether he will be in the squad. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt has trained well and is "on good track" to make a return soon but United have to "get the balance right" for the next steps.
"1 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick issued a hugely positive fitness hint on Luke Shaw ahead of the upcoming meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup.MissedShaw was sorely missed on Sun...
"Michael Carrick revealed Luke Shaw could be in contention to play against Sabah FK despite missing training on Wednesday.United trained early on Wednesday ahead of their first Champions League match s...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:30 PMCarrick gives latest injury updates on four Man Utd stars
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw could return for Manchester United’s clash with Brighton on Wednesday, although the defender remains a doubt.Shaw has been sidelined for the last two games but Carrick...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:35 AMMichael Carrick gives crucial Luke Shaw fitness update before Brighton clash
1 Manchester United boss Michael Carrick issued a hugely positive fitness hint on Luke Shaw ahead of the upcoming meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup.MissedShaw was sorely missed on Sun...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:17 PMMichael Carrick provides Luke Shaw update ahead of derby after missing Champions League opener
Luke Shaw was absent from Manchester United's UEFA Champions League opener against Sabah, with Michael Carrick providing an update on the defender's fitness ahead of the Manchester derby
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:30 PMCarrick on the fitness of Man Utd duo ahead of derby with Man City
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw remains a doubt for Manchester United’s derby clash with Manchester City after the defender was not risked in their midweek game against Sabah.Shaw was not deemed full...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:34 PMCarrick on Shaw, 'magical' Champions League and Sabah
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Champions League fixture against Sabah at Old Trafford (kick-off 20:00 BST). Defender Luke Shaw has been given an extra recovery day and they will know by Thursday whether he will be in the squad. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt has trained well and is "on good track" to make a return soon but United have to "get the balance right" for the next steps.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 1:10 PMCarrick explains why Shaw missed training and gives Sesko fitness update
Michael Carrick revealed Luke Shaw could be in contention to play against Sabah FK despite missing training on Wednesday.United trained early on Wednesday ahead of their first Champions League match s...
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