Confirmed Man Utd team news vs Brentford: Carrick issues fresh update on two key defenders

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has delivered the team news ahead of their next Premier League clash.

United will next face Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday evening.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Carrick offered an update on two key players in the squad.

He said: “Couple of knocks and niggles a little bit, coming out of the game, that you’d expect.

“Patrick Dorgu is working his way to being back.

“He’s certainly making good progress and back closer to training with us, which is positive, so that’s good news.

“We’re still working on [Leny]. So, there’s a possibility, there’s a possibility, but at this stage, it’s not 100 per cent sure.”

Matthijs de Ligt has missed the second half of the campaign due to persistent back problems, and it would be a huge surprise if he features again this season.

Dorgu has returned to individual training and could make his comeback against Liverpool next month.

The Danish youngster has been sidelined with the hamstring injury he suffered against Arsenal in January.

Carrick’s optimistic update on his recovery comes as a major boost for the squad.

Lisandro Martinez is suspended for Monday’s encounter after picking up a straight red card for a violent conduct against Leeds United.

On the bright side, Harry Maguire is available again and is expected to return to the starting XI.

Yoro unfortunately missed the trip to Stamford Bridge last weekend due to a late injury setback.

He did not take part in training today, but could still be named on the bench against the Bees.

Chelsea have slipped behind in the race for a top-five finish. If United secure all three points against Brentford, it would all but confirm their return to the UEFA Champions League.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .