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Manchester United XI vs Roma: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League

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Gent, O. (2026, November 2). Manchester United XI vs Roma: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-xi-vs-roma-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-and-injury-latest-for-champions-league-b1303266.html

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick provided team news for the upcoming Champions League match against Roma, confirming that new signing Cristiano Dorgu will not play despite joining the squad. Key absentees include Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, and long-term injured player Benjamin Sesko. The article predicts a lineup with Kobbie Mainoo potentially starting in midfield alongside Youri Tielemans, while Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are expected to lead the attack.

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As of November 2, 2026, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is under pressure following a nine-game winless streak. The club's performance has worsened with their only Premier League victory coming against Ipswich Town on August 31 by a score of 5-2. Carrick addressed the media ahead of their Champions League match against Roma, expressing optimism despite the criticism and speculation about his position at the helm. Patrick Dorgu, who recently returned to training after an injury, will not participate in Tuesday's game but is expected to be available for future matches. Luke Shaw remains sidelined due to a muscle injury, further complicating Carrick’s options for the Roma clash.

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Oli Gent

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🔮 As for Shaw and Rashford, neither of the England internationals will feature against Roma, with neither out training with their team-mates.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Michael Carrick issues Manchester United injury latest in four-man update

🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it."

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🔮 However, the Dane will not play any part as United return to continental competition tomorrow.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Michael Carrick reveals Manchester United injury latest as Patrick Dorgu makes surprise return

🔮 The Dane had been sidelined with a hamstring problem that he picked up on international duty in September, but his comeback will be hugely welcomed amid United’s lack of senior left-back options.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Manchester United have new injury concern as star spotted strapped up in training

🔮 His return will be a welcome lift for the club, who are looking to end a nine-game winless run that stretches back to the end of August, when they defeated Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford in their only Premier League victory of the campaign.

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🔮 A multitude of hypothetical punishments have been thrown around my commentators, pundits and fans alike, while City remain entangled in a lengthy appeals process. Should the club be relegated or be issued a huge points deduction, many believe that the club’s stars will likely depart, including their star No9.

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🔮 Most thought that their under-fire head coach would be relieved of his duties after the Bournemouth demolition, with the former midfielder seemingly waving goodbye to the Old Trafford faithful as he made his way off the pitch.

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🔮 He picked up a knock at Old Trafford which was thought to not be serious, with De Zerbi saying that he would be out for a fortnight.

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"It was his first day with the group, great to have him back, but he won't be involved tomorrow,” Carrick said. asserted

Carrick → involve → him

“We'll see how he progresses for the week [ahead]." asserted

he → see → week

As such, it means that United are once again hamstrung in that position, with Luke Shaw also sidelined with a muscle problem. asserted

Shaw → mean → problem

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have deputised from right-back in recent matches, with central defender Leny Yoro coming in as a makeshift right-sided full-back. asserted

Yoro → deputise → back

Further forward, the Red Devils are still without Marcus Rashford, who remains sidelined with a niggling hip issue that kept him out of the heavy defeats by Como and Bournemouth, while he was not fit enough to face Chelsea either. asserted

he → remain → Chelsea

He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here. asserted

He → return → training

Benjamin Sesko is a longer-term absentee as the Slovenian continues his recovery from a shin problem that curtailed his debut campaign and stunted his start to this season. asserted

that → continue → season

It therefore leaves Carrick relatively short of options for the visit of Roma, but he will have Kobbie Mainoo to call upon in the engine room after the academy graduate returned to training ahead of the trip to Chelsea, and he was introduced as a substitute at Stamford Bridge. asserted

he → leave → Bridge

The England international could well come into the starting lineup here, although it remains to be seen who could join him in centre-field. Summer arrivals Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba have all been rotated in recent weeks as Carrick looks to experiment in a bid to save his job. Read More uncertain

Carrick → come → More

In the final third, Matheus Cunha is the likely starter off the left flank, with Bryan Mbeumo leading the line in lieu of Sesko. asserted

Mbeumo → lead → Sesko

Bruno Fernandes made his comeback at Chelsea after his benching against Bournemouth, and he will continue as the No10, with Amad Diallo potentially off the right. asserted

he → make → right

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