Man United suffer fresh defensive injury blow as Michael Carrick faces potential crisis in key area

By Matt Law | 29 Sep 2026 17:33, Last updated: 29 Sep 2026 17:36

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was forced off injured while representing Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Lesotho on Wednesday.

Mazraoui slid into a challenge with Neo Mokhachane and came off worse in the encounter, with the full-back seemingly suffering an issue when he hit the ground.

The 28-year-old will now be assessed before the best course of action is determined.

However, it would be a surprise to see him involved in Morocco's final game during this international period, which is a friendly against Ghana on Sunday.

Mazraoui has made five appearances for Man United this season, including three in the Premier League.

Any absence would be a concern for Red Devils head coach Michael Carrick given that Patrick Dorgu has also suffered an injury while representing Denmark.

There are fears that Dorgu could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Mazraoui is another left-back option for Man United, but his absence alongside Dorgu would leave Harry Amass as the only back-up to Luke Shaw in that area of the field.

The 20-time English champions had been keen to sign a new left-back over the summer, with Newcastle United's Lewis Hall their leading target in that area of the field.

However, the club ultimately decided against bringing in another left-sided full-back.

Shaw recently missed three games through injury, so the fact that two more players in that area of the field have suffered fitness issues is a major concern for Carrick's side.

Man United will be back in Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10.

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