Manchester United face Atletico Madrid without six injured players

Manchester United will be without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw for Tuesday's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid due to injuries, leaving manager Michael Carrick with a depleted squad in Spain. Both players picked up issues in Saturday's Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur, with Shaw forced off during stoppage time. Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also missed the trip after returning injured from international duty, while Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte remain sidelined. Carrick confirmed the absences in Madrid but insisted the squad has sufficient depth. Matthijs de Ligt has returned to the travelling party, while academy player Dan Armer joined for experience. Atletico reportedly have a fully fit squad, increasing pressure on Carrick to secure a vital result.