Michael Carrick confirms Leny Yoro could return for Manchester United
Injury boost for the Red Devils
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says Leny Yoro could return from injury when his side host Brentford in the Premier League this weekend.
The Old Trafford club face a crucial fixture against Keith Andrews’ team in the race for European qualification.
United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their previous outing despite a severe defensive crisis.
Matheus Cunha scored the decisive goal as the visitors fielded a makeshift backline featuring natural right-back Noussair Mazraoui alongside youngster Ayden Heaven.
Defensive reinforcements on the horizon
Yoro missed the trip to west London after suffering a knock in training.
The French defender’s absence compounded existing issues, with both Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez serving suspensions following recent red cards.
Carrick remains cautiously optimistic about welcoming the centre-back into the squad for the visit of the Bees.
“We are still working [on him], so there’s a possibility, but at this stage, we’re not 100 per cent sure.”
Michael Carrick
Dorgu making positive progress
The United boss also provided an encouraging update regarding the fitness of Patrick Dorgu.
The Danish player has been sidelined with a hamstring issue since hobbling off during January’s 3-2 victory at Arsenal.
“Patrick’s working his way back, so I don’t want to get ahead of that, but he’s certainly making good progress and back closer to training with us, which is positive.”
Michael Carrick
