When Michael Carrick holds his pre-Aston Villa press conference, the Manchester United boss will hope to provide positive injury news.
Noussair Mazraoui’s return to training is a big boost ahead of the game – but that may be all. Lisandro Martinez is expected to miss the upcoming encounter.
United stars working on recovery
Manchester United’s players were spotted at Carrington reporting for training – and it was notable to see four of the rarely seen injured stars.
Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez and Tyler Fredricson were all pictured, checking in to report in the various stages of their recoveries.
Mason Mount was not photographed.
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Matthijs de Ligt has been out of action since Manchester United’s win over Crystal Palace at the end of November 2025. He has been nursing a complicated back strain that has prevented him from making a matchday squad or taking part in a training session.
Lisandro Martinez is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a calf strain. He will hope to make a return ahead of United’s following game with Bournemouth.
Patrick Dorgu has been out since picking up a hamstring injury against Arsenal in January. He is not expected back until April, although Denmark have not given up hope that he could play a role in their World Cup qualifiers at the end of March.
Tyler Fredricson picked up a calf injury at the end of January that cost him the chance to head out on loan. He is working towards a return, and could provide useful depth if Martinez and De Ligt remain out.
An update will be provided on Mason Mount at Michael Carrick’s upcoming press conference. He is not believed to have suffered a setback and has been working hard on his recovery. He has not played since Michael Carrick’s first game in charge.
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