Overview
- Michael Carrick dropped Lisandro Martinez from the starting XI for the Roma match on Tuesday after Martinez’s red card and poor display at Chelsea.
- Kobbie Mainoo returned to the midfield starting role and publicly defended Carrick, saying the squad still believes a single win can change the club’s momentum.
- United remain depleted by injuries with Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw and Benjamin Sesko all unavailable and Patrick Dorgu back in training but not match-fit.
- The confirmed 4-2-3-1 XI featured makeshift defensive options and attack choices including Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
- The Roma game will include a pre-match tribute to Jesús de Miguel Alameda and represents an urgent performance test for Carrick as owners and executives monitor short-term progress.