Brief
United lose Sesko, Dorgu and Mazraoui ahead of Tottenham clash
Injury setbacks hit United as they prepare for a crucial league fixture at Old Trafford.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Manchester United will be without forwards Benjamin Sesko and Patrick Dorgu, and defender Noussair Mazraoui for Saturday's Premier League match against Tottenham, according to the Independent.
United manager Michael Carrick said the trio were ruled out after the international break, with Dorgu sustaining a knock that could keep him sidelined for several weeks and Mazraoui still not fully recovered. Carrick added that Sesko’s issue "won’t be ready" for the game. He also noted mixed fitness levels among other squad members, mentioning that Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Karl Darlow have all returned to training in varying degrees.
The injuries come as United sit 12th after five matches, having earned just five points. The club faces a tight schedule, with Champions League fixtures against Atletico Madrid and Como surrounding the Tottenham game, and a subsequent league trip to Leeds.
Despite the setbacks, Carrick stressed that the Tottenham match is "just another game" and that United will not lower their expectations, emphasizing the need to perform at their best against a strong opponent.
Key facts
- Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are unavailable for the Tottenham match (independent.co.uk)
- Michael Carrick confirmed the injuries after the international break (independent.co.uk)
- United sit 12th in the Premier League with five points from five games (independent.co.uk)
- United's upcoming schedule includes Champions League ties with Atletico Madrid and Como (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Man United dealt triple injury blow ahead of crucial Tottenham clash”
