{"id":553128,"date":"2026-04-27T10:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/553128\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:54:12","slug":"11-players-could-miss-man-united-vs-brentford-after-michael-carrick-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/553128\/","title":{"rendered":"11 players could miss Man United vs Brentford after Michael Carrick boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United host Brentford in Monday night&#8217;s Premier League clash, and there are set to be a number of players missing from the match<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Chelsea-v-Manchester-United-Premier-League.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick has been handed a boost ahead of Manchester United's clash against Brentford. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick has been handed a boost ahead of Manchester United&#8217;s clash against Brentford. (Image: Vince Mignott\/MB Media\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United have been handed a potential double injury boost ahead of the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a> clash against Brentford. United host the Bees on Monday night as they look to take a step closer to securing <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> football.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/michael-carrick\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Michael Carrick<\/a>\u2019s side sit in third place in the table. They are on the same points as both <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Liverpool<\/a> and Aston Villa in fourth and fifth position, but have a game in hand over both sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">United<\/a> came out <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/manchester-united-player-ratings-vs-33796439\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">as 1-0 winners <\/a>over <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Chelsea<\/a> last weekend and will look to build on that win when they host Brentford. Ahead of the game, they will have at least one central defensive option returning, with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/harry-maguire\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Harry Maguire<\/a> back from suspension.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get MEN Premium now for just \u00a31 <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a> \u2013 or get involved in our United WhatsApp group by clicking <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Hi2ASkCoTnoFutCiQJtPlp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a>. You can also join our United Facebook page by clicking <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManUtdMEN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE<\/a> and don&#8217;t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?utm_source=newslettersignupheader\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The end-of-season run-in means that any absences through injury or suspension could be crucial for teams. With that in mind, here\u2019s a look at what the squad availability looks like for both sides ahead of Monday night\u2019s game\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Man United<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/leny-yoro\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Leny Yoro<\/a> missed the win against Chelsea after suffering a knock in training before the game. Carrick has confirmed that the defender remains a doubt for the clash vs Brentford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re still working on [Leny],\u201d he said. \u201cSo, there\u2019s a possibility, there\u2019s a possibility, but at this stage, it\u2019s not 100 per cent sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Full-back <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/patrick-dorgu\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Patrick Dorgu<\/a> will not be available for the match, but is getting closer to returning to training. \u201cPatrick\u2019s working his way to being back,\u201d Carrick said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s certainly making good progress and back closer to training with us, which is positive, so that&#8217;s good news.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu receives treatment for an injury during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. \" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Arsenal-v-Manchester-United-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Patrick Dorgu is closing in on a return from injury for Man United. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Patrick Dorgu is closing in on a return from injury for Man United. (Image: Mike Egerton\/PA Wire.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Defender <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/matthijs-de-ligt\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Matthijs de Ligt<\/a> is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/manchester-united-give-matthijs-de-33829504.amp\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">back on the grass as he continues his recovery<\/a> from a back injury. But it has been confirmed that he will be unavailable for the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United will also be without defender <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/lisandro-martinez\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Lisandro Martinez<\/a>, who is suspended following his red card against Leeds United earlier this month. The good news is that Maguire is back from suspension and will be available for the match.<\/p>\n<p>Brentford<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Brentford have a few injury worries ahead of the game. Manager Keith Andrews has confirmed that Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry and Vitaly Janelt will all be unavailable, despite being back out on the grass as they continue their recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;They&#8217;re doing well. I&#8217;ve just walked past all three of them, they&#8217;ve been doing a session separate from the group,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;They&#8217;re back on the grass and making good progress. They&#8217;ve all got slightly different timeframes as to when they&#8217;ll be back, but they won&#8217;t be available for Monday.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Midfielder Josh Dasilva and Kaye Furo will also miss the game. 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