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Man Utd have nine first-team players unavailable for Como trip
Manchester United have nine first-team players unavailable for their Champions League trip to Como.
The reports focus on the squad’s availability ahead of the match on Tuesday, October 20.
Martínez, Mainoo and Shaw are among the players highlighted in coverage of United’s injury situation.
The available information does not give the reasons for each player’s absence or say when they may return.
The absences leave United short of first-team options for the trip.
United are due to face Como in the Champions League, but no further match details or next steps are provided.
Manchester United travelled to Italy to face Como in the Champions League amid a reported shortage of first-team players.
The Independent reported that up to eight first-team players were unavailable, while Sky Sports’ headline said nine were unavailable.
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu were out injured, Ayden Heaven was unavailable due to illness and Leny Yoro was suspended.
United were seeking to end a six-game winless run.
Michael Carrick made four changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Leeds.
- Who
- Manchester United, led by head coach Michael Carrick, and Como, led by Cesc Fabregas.
- What
- Manchester United travelled to Como for a Champions League match with several first-team players unavailable.
- When
- The match was scheduled for 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como, Italy.
- Why
- United were seeking to end a six-game winless run; the reported absences were due to injuries, illness and suspension.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Leny Yoro was sent off in United’s 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid.
United drew 1-1 with Leeds.
Carrick spoke at a pre-match press conference.
United travelled to Como for their Champions League match.
- Unavailable players
- Sky Sports headline reported nine first-team players unavailable; The Independent reported up to eight.
- Injured
- Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu.
- Illness
- Ayden Heaven was unavailable due to illness.
- Suspension
- Leny Yoro was suspended after being sent off against Atletico Madrid.
- Team changes
- Carrick made four changes from the side that drew with Leeds.
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