Man Utd boss Michael Carrick has confirmed that Noussair Mazraoui is set to return to the matchday squad for the game against Leeds United.

The fullback sustained a back injury whilst playing for Morocco against Lesotho during the international break.

Mazraoui hasn’t featured in the last two fixtures against Spurs and Atletico Madrid, but speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Carrick said:

“Hopefully, we’ve got Nous back involved with us. He’s done a little bit of training, so he’ll be back around the group, which is a good step in the right direction for us.”

Expected Return Date – Sunday 18th October vs Leeds (a)

Luke Shaw

Carrick is sweating over the fitness of the left-back ahead of the game at Elland Road.

Shaw missed the defeat to Atletico Madrid midweek with a knock, and when asked about his fitness on Friday, Carrick said:

“We will see”.

The cryptic response may suggest that Shaw is either touch and go for the trip to Elland Road, or Carrick doesn’t want to give away any key information ahead of an important derby.

Expected Return Date – Unknown

Kobbie Mainoo

In his response to being asked about Shaw’s fitness, Carrick gave the same answer about the midfielder’s availability.

Mainoo also sat out the 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, having sustained an injury last weekend during the 1-1 draw against Tottenham.

Expected Return Date – Unknown

Benjamin Sesko

A timeframe for the Slovenian’s comeback from a shin injury still isn’t known. Carrick says that the striker will undergo further medical tests:

“Ben’s got to have a few more checks. He’s still a little bit further away.”

Expected Return Date – Unknown

Patrick Dorgu

The winger sustained a hamstring injury whilst playing for Denmark against Wales during the international break.

Dorgu is set to be on the sidelines for several weeks, and it remains to be seen if he will return before the next round of international fixtures.

Expected Return Date – November

Tom Heaton

The keeper has not been seen in training since he tore his hamstring against Paris Saint-Germain during a pre-season friendly.

Heaton has now been on the treatment table for two and a half months.

Expected Return Date – Unknown

Manuel Ugarte

The midfielder underwent surgery for a knee ligament injury he sustained at the World Cup back in late June.

Ugarte faces a lengthy rehabilitation process, and he is unlikely to play again before the end of 2026.