Michael Carrick has issued a number of injury updates as Manchester United’s hunt for Champions League spots continues.
Manchester United are looking for their first away win against Bournemouth since May 2023 as Michael Carrick’s men continue their charge for Champions League football on Friday evening.
The Reds were back to winning ways on Sunday afternoon after thumping Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League, with United having now collected 22 of a possible 27 points since the former midfielder took charge of the team – more than any other side in the division in that time.
United sit third in the Premier League table, five points off Liverpool in fifth, and will be looking to extend their lead in the race for European spots as they travel to face the Cherries on the South Coast.
Last time out, the two sides played out a stunning 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, but Carrick will no doubt be hoping for a calmer performance from the Reds this time around. The United boss issued fresh injury updates on Wednesday afternoon, summarised below.
Lisandro Martínez
What happened: Lisandro Martínez has not played for United since early February after picking up a calf injury and was not spotted in training on Wednesday morning.
What was said: “[Lisandro is] closer, a lot closer,” Carrick said on Wednesday. “He’s getting there, so after this one. I think he’ll be alright.”
Expected return date: Monday, 13 April – Leeds United (H).
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Noussair Mazraoui
What happened: Noussair Mazraoui came off with an injury against Newcastle a few weeks ago and did not feature despite being named on the bench against Aston Villa. He was not spotted in training on Wednesday morning.
What was said: “[Mazraoui] is just ill,” Carrick confirmed. “He just wasn’t feeling too good today.”
Expected return date: Friday, 20 March – Bournemouth (A).
Matthijs de Ligt
What happened: Matthijs de Ligt started United’s first 13 league games, but has not played since the end of October. Although his back problem was initially described as a minor issue, he has not been seen since, and worry continues to grow.
What was said: “It’s [still a] similar [situation] really [with De Ligt] and frustrating for Matta,” Carrick said on Wednesday. “He’s obviously trying to work to get back but it’s just the back issue, really, that’s proving difficult. We’ll keep working as hard as we can, to get him back as quickly as we can.
Possible return date: Monday, 13 April – Leeds United (H).
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu
What happened: Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu was in startling form at the turn of the year, but during the January win over Arsenal, he suffered a long-term hamstring injury. He has not played since.
What was said: Carrick said Dorgu is “a bit further down the line” than Martínez, although with three weeks until United’s next game after Bournemouth, he could return to training then.
Possible return date: Monday, 13 April – Leeds United (H).
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