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Manchester United convened at their training base on Wednesday morning to prepare for their forthcoming Champions League encounter against Sabah, scheduled for Thursday evening at Old Trafford. The fixture marks the Red Devils’ return to European competition at home following a three-year absence from the tournament.
Manager Michael Carrick is navigating several injury concerns ahead of the midweek clash. Winger Amad Diallo continues his recovery from a pre-season setback, while defender Matthijs de Ligt has not yet returned to full training following a back problem. Left-back Luke Shaw is unavailable due to scheduled rest rather than injury concerns, though young prospect Harry Amass participated in the session as he seeks his debut minutes under Carrick’s management.
A significant positive emerged regarding forward Marcus Rashford, who trained with the squad following his early substitution during Sunday’s draw. Rashford was withdrawn at the 70-minute mark after experiencing minor discomfort, but has since been praised for his sharp display in that fixture. His involvement in Wednesday’s session suggests he remains on track to feature against the Azerbaijani champions.
United’s domestic form has been inconsistent, with one victory, one draw, and one defeat across their opening three league matches. Their upcoming opponent enters the clash as their national league champions and has begun their season impressively, scoring eight goals without conceding.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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