Overview

• Palmer was withdrawn early at Old Trafford with a recurring groin issue, and Maresca says he will be assessed daily with no surgery raised by medical staff at his latest briefing.
• Multiple outlets report Palmer is likely to miss Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln, with selection expected to be heavily rotated.
• Romeo Lavia and Benoît Badiashile trained on Sunday but are not available for the cup match as they work toward returns.
• Dario Essugo has had thigh surgery and faces a minimum 12-week layoff, Levi Colwill remains out long term after ACL surgery, and Liam Delap awaits a hamstring scan amid concern over a longer absence.
• Maresca warned of the risk of slipping in cup ties and faced public criticism from Frank Leboeuf for starting Palmer despite the player not being fully fit.