Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Como at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium (kick-off 17:45 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Michael Carrick confirmed Lisandro Martinez has not travelled to Italy - the United boss said the defender was "not too bad, but he is not with us".

• Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are also both ruled out of Wednesday's match as they recover from injury, and Ayden Heaven is absent because of illness. Carrick said: "Kobbie is probably looking at another 10 days or so, but not exact. Luke, a little bit longer than that."

• On Marcus Rashford's "hip issue", Carrick said: "Marcus is still feeling a bit of a hip issue that we're still trying to overcome."

• However, defender Matthijs de Ligt will return to the matchday squad after not featuring in a competitive game for United since November 2025. Carrick said: "He's been patient and worked hard, so I'm delighted to have him back. He is fit and he is ready."

• Carrick said he doesn't need "any reassurance" from the club's hierarchy after a poor start to the 2026-27 season. He added: "I have a good relationship with everybody at the football club. There's really no problems or issues with anyone on that side. You have got to win games of football and that's what we're striving to do."

• The United boss said he has not noticed a toxic culture at the club, after former boss Erik ten Hag spoke to The Athletic over the running of the club. Carrick said: "The players and staff have given us everything they could give. There's a lot of togetherness there. There's a lot of will and determination to do better - and wanting to do it for each other."

• On facing Cesc Fabregas' Como: "I have huge respect for what Cesc has done - how quickly they have risen to the heights and doing so well in the league last season. As a coach, with the way the team is playing, it is quite clear he has some good ideas. He has created a really, really good team."