Michael Carrick faces a race against time to get his key men fit as Manchester United prepare for a daunting Champions League trip to the Spanish capital. The Red Devils were dealt a major blow during their final session at Carrington as several first-team stars remained sidelined.
Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel appears destined for the Old Trafford exit door, with Real Madrid increasingly confident of securing his signature. The 16-year-old sensation shocked the Red Devils by requesting to terminate his registration after missing out on recent first-team opportunities.
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has expressed deep concern regarding Michael Carrick’s treatment of £74 million striker Benjamin Sesko. The former forward is thoroughly confused by the manager's reluctance to start the talented target man when he is fully fit and available for selection.
Jesse Lingard has been warned by former Manchester United team-mate Anderson that passionate supporters in Brazil will either “love you or hate you”. The ex-England international is now on the books of Corinthians, with a one-time colleague at Old Trafford telling GOAL that fans in South America will go to extreme lengths if their patience is tested.