Defensive Crisis

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday’s clash against Chelsea, with both Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez confirmed to miss the trip to Stamford Bridge. The news would come as a significant blow to United’s pursuit of a top-four finish, as Carrick will be forced to field a makeshift backline […] The post Massive blow for Carrick: Man United to be without two key players for match against Chelsea appeared first on CaughtOffside.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Michael Carrick is set to be well short of centre-backs as he takes his side to Chelsea this Saturday. The Red Devils were stunned 2-1 by Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Lisandro Martinez was red carded during the contest for tugging at Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. The Argentine will subsequently face...