Leny Yoro is available again after serving a European ban as Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick prepares to lead the team against Bournemouth on Sunday, with the club seeking just their second Premier League win of the season.
United welcome the Cherries to Old Trafford for a must-win fixture, but arrive in poor form. The 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League in midweek extended their winless run to seven games across all competitions and increased the pressure on Carrick.
Despite the noise around Carrick's future, Standard Sport understands he is set to remain in charge against Bournemouth and will conduct Friday's press conference as usual.
Injury concerns and potential returns
Carrick is expected to provide updates on Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford and Ayden Heaven after they all missed out against Como, but may have a chance at returning for the Premier League showdown.
Kobbie Mainoo is still a week or so away from returning from a knock that has sidelined him since the 1-1 draw with Tottenham, joining Luke Shaw, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte in the treatment room.
In a boost for Carrick, Yoro could earn an immediate recall after starting every game following the autumn international break. He may partner Harry Maguire in central defence as Matthijs de Ligt looked rusty on his first start in nearly a year.
Selection decisions and predicted lineup
Captain Bruno Fernandes was outwardly critical of Carrick's tactics in Italy, so may return to his natural No10 role after operating as a false nine against Leeds and Como.
Joshua Zirkzee could be rewarded with a rare Premier League start after scoring a consolation goal as a substitute on Wednesday night, with Matheus Cunha paying the price for an ineffective 45 minutes for which he was hauled off at the break.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Baleba, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Amad; Zirkzee
Injured: Mainoo, Shaw, Sesko, Dorgu, Ugarte. Doubts: Martinez, Heaven, Rashford.
Kick-off is at 2pm GMT on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Old Trafford, with the match broadcast on Sky Sports.
