Michael Carrick has confirmed that Manchester United will remain without Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt for this weekend’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
United host Spurs at Old Trafford tomorrow lunchtime aiming for a fourth consecutive Premier League win. The Red Devils have impressed under the interim management of Carrick, who has guided the club into the Champions League places.
Ahead of facing the North Londoners on Saturday, Carrick provided an update on his side. In addition to the absence of Patrick Dorgu, who is out for the long term with a hamstring issue, neither Mount nor De Ligt are ready to return. However, Carrick is confident the pair are edging closer to availability.
“Probably, Mason [will be available] sooner,” Carrick said at his pre-match press conference.
“He’s not too far away really. We’re hopeful it won’t be too long.
“Matta [De Ligt], he’s working his way back, taking good steps and improving.
“It’s a little bit too soon at the moment but, hopefully, it won’t be too long [before De Ligt is back].
“The boys have worked well this week, they’ve got their feet on the ground and are not getting carried away with what’s going on. It’s a big challenge ahead.”
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