Manchester United Without Mainoo and Shaw for Atletico Madrid Clash

Manchester United will be without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw for their upcoming away fixture against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Both players were left out of the travelling squad for the trip to the Spanish capital due to fitness problems.

The match will take place on 13th October at the Metropolitano Stadium, presenting an additional challenge for manager Michael Carrick.

The Englishman confirmed that neither player would be available for the European encounter.

“They have physical issues and will not be available tomorrow,” Carrick said ahead of the match.

Mainoo and Shaw missed Manchester United's final training session before the game, despite both having started in the 1-1 draw against Tottenham at the weekend.

United's injury concerns extend beyond the two England internationals. Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are also carrying injuries, while Matthijs de Ligt has returned to the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Carrick's side therefore face a difficult test against an Atletico Madrid team that have won their last four matches in the Spanish league.