Michael Carrick will be praying that his Manchester United players come out of the international break unharmed after a number of injury scares.
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United have taken just five points in the Premier League this season, and have also been eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
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With a big encounter against struggling Tottenham looming immediately after the break, Carrick will need his stars fit and firing to get United up the table.
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He was replaced in the 90th minute, but head coach Jorge Jesus gave a concerning assessment of his fitness at full time.
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He revealed Fernandes had come into the international break managing a “complicated” pre-existing injury: “The medical team identified these two players as the most concerning, Nuno Mendes could be available for the game.
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“The other case [Fernandes] involves treatment and recovery time.
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He’s coming off an injury at United, and he told me he’s been playing with that pain for the last three games, which is hindering him.
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“It was one of the factors that prevented Bruno from playing at his best against Wales.”
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He did not feature in the next match against Norway, but Jesus is optimistic he will be able to play against Denmark in their third game of the international break.
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Should he miss that encounter, though, alarm bells will be ringing at Carrington.
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Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)
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He had landed awkwardly after a heavy tackle tight to the touchline
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We had to bring him off, as he had a bit of an issue.
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I'm not sure [if he's alright],” said Carrick at Craven Cottage.
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It is hoped he will have shaken off that knock by the time Tottenham visit Old Trafford next month.
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No clear reason was given for his withdrawal, though, and he is not thought to be injured.
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As such, it is hoped he can feature as soon as United reconvene after the international break.
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He started for Denmark as they faced Wales, but went down off the ball with half an hour played and hobbled off.
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He appeared to have suffered a hamstring problem which could sideline him for some time.
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Potential return date: Unknown
Amad Diallo
Amad is yet to feature for his club this season after suffering an ankle injury in the summer.
Ahead the international break, Carrick suggested he was a matter of weeks away from returning, and there is hope he can feature against Spurs.
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Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)
Benjamin Sesko
He had seemed to be back at full fitness after starting against Sabah, but was a surprise absentee for the trip to Fulham.
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Carrick said of the Slovenian: “It was a pain in his shin.
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We’re not sure with him yet.
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He felt a bit of pain after the game.
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We’re assessing him.
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He decided against representing his country during the international break, but it remains to be seen whether he will be fit to play for United after it.
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Potential return date: Unknown
Matthijs de Ligt
De Ligt is approaching a full year on the sidelines with a back injury sustained at Crystal Palace in November 2025.
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He underwent surgery in May.
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He travelled to west London with his team-mates despite not being named in the matchday squad, and will hope to be passed fit after a further three weeks of recovery.
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Potential return date: October 10 vs Tottenham (H)
Karl Darlow
Backup goalkeeper Darlow was another victim of the international break, dropping out of the Wales squad with an injury.
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Potential return date: Unknown
Manuel Ugarte
Ugarte remains in recovery after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered representing Uruguay at the World Cup.
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He is set to miss the vast majority of the season, but, after being transfer-listed last summer, it remains to be seen whether he will play for the club again.
Potential return date: Spring/Summer 2027
Tom Heaton
United’s third-choice shot-stopper has been absent throughout this season with a hamstring injury sustained in a pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain last month.
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