Three Man Utd players face late fitness tests ahead of Fulham match

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Three Man Utd players face late fitness tests ahead of Fulham match
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Manchester United's Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, and Matthijs de Ligt are undergoing late fitness tests ahead of their match against Fulham on Sunday. The squad is looking for a turnaround after recent defeats, including a derby loss to Manchester City and a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton. Baleba, called up for the first time, is recovering from a pre-season injury. Shaw's return is crucial due to depth issues at left-back, while De Ligt has not played since November. Carrick has included an extra player in the squad, suggesting one will be omitted.

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  • Baleba, Shaw, and De Ligt travel with the squad to London.
  • United aims to bounce back from a derby loss and cup exit.
  • Baleba earns first call-up after injury recovery.
  • Shaw's return vital for the left-back position.
  • Carrick has called up an extra player, creating potential exclusions.
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  • 5:25 PMYahoo SportsThree Man Utd stars set for late fitness test after surprise call-ups
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Manchester United trio Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, and Matthijs de Ligt have all travelled with the squad to London for Sunday’s clash against Fulham.The Red Devils are coming off a miserable week fol...

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