Manchester United's injury crisis has deepened after Noussair Mazraoui picked up a knock while on international duty, adding to a growing list of absentees that now threatens to derail Michael Carrick's early tenure.
The Red Devils have already been forced to cope without Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, both of whom withdrew from the England squad after suffering injuries in the Fulham match earlier this month. Patrick Dorgu has also returned to United's training base after sustaining a suspected hamstring injury, while Bruno Fernandes is sidelined with his own issue.
Mazraoui adds to mounting concerns
Mazraoui's setback is the latest in a string of fitness problems that have left Carrick with limited options. The Moroccan full-back was injured while away with his national team, though the severity of the knock has not yet been disclosed.
The mounting casualty list has left United's squad stretched as they prepare for a demanding run of fixtures. With several first-team regulars unavailable, Carrick may be forced to reshuffle his defence and midfield in the coming weeks.
Pressure builds on Carrick
The injuries could not have come at a worse time for the interim manager, who is already under scrutiny after a difficult start. The absence of key players such as Fernandes and Rashford removes much of United's creative threat, while Dorgu's hamstring problem further depletes the left side of the pitch.
United's medical staff now face a race against time to get players fit, but with no immediate returns confirmed, the club may have to rely on squad depth to navigate the upcoming matches. The full extent of Mazraoui's knock remains unclear, and further assessments are expected in the coming days.
