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Michael Carrick is likely to be without Lisandro Martinez and possibly Harry Maguire for Manchester United's upcoming match against Chelsea. This may lead to a youthful centre-back partnership for the team.
âSeems likelyâ: MEN journo predicts Carrick will be without one Red whoâs the âbestâ in his position vs CFC
Michael Carrick may be forced into deploying a youthful centre-back partnership for Manchester Unitedâs trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
As things stand, he will be without Lisandro Martinez and could very well be without Harry Maguire for an additional game, depending on the outcome of his FA charge.
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Martinez was shown a straight red card last night for what VAR and referee Paul Tierney deemed violent conduct, after he pulled the hair of Leeds Unitedâs Dominic Calvert-Lewin following a tussle between the pair.
Although reports have suggested United might look to appeal the decision, Carrick will have to plan for Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool with the expectation that the Argentine wonât be available.
It comes as a substantial blow anyway, but even more so considering Martinez had only just returned from a five-match absence through injury to make the squad on Monday evening.
As for his counterpart, Maguire, he was also sent off prior to the international break for pulling down Bournemouth frontman Evanilson in the penalty area at the Vitality Stadium.
The 33-year-old, whose one-year contract extension was announced last week, was originally only supposed to miss one game, but was later charged by the FA for improper conduct in the aftermath of his dismissal.
It means Maguire could be made to miss even more action, leaving only Ayden Heaven (19) and Leny Yoro (20) as the senior centre-halves available to face the Blues.
When reacting to Unitedâs dismal defeat to their longtime rivals, Manchester Evening News journalist Steven Railston said on X/Twitter: âThis is why it was so important to give Maguire a new contract.
âHeâs in the winter of his career, but heâs still the best defender in the dressing room. Seems likely heâll be suspended against Chelsea as well.â
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Lisandro Martinez is currently unavailable due to injury, impacting the team's defensive lineup.
Harry Maguire's availability for the match against Chelsea depends on the outcome of his ongoing FA charge.
Michael Carrick may need to deploy a youthful centre-back partnership to fill the gaps left by Martinez and possibly Maguire.
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