Exclusive:Manchester United suffer fresh injury setback as star misses Leeds United match
Man Utd will be without a key player when they face Leeds United in the Premier League.
Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out of Manchester United’s clash with Leeds due to a minor injury issue.
The 20-year-old has been a key figure under Michael Carrick but will not be available when United host their fierce rivals at Old Trafford on Monday night. United are back in action after a 24-day break between fixtures when they drew 2-2 with AFC Bournemouth on Friday 20 March.
Manchester World understand Mainoo has suffered a minor injury and it was decided he could not be involved for the clash against Leeds. United are third in the Premier League table with seven matches left and are well-placed to secure Champions League qualification at the end of the campaign.
Kobbie Mainoo injury setback
Manchester United have named their starting line up to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday night.
Michael Carrick has made four changes to the side for the match, with the injured Kobbie Mainoo replaced by Manuel Ugarte in the heart of the central midfield. United have won just one of the nines matches Ugarte has started this season and this is his first start since Michael Carrick was appointed head coach.
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are the other selections in midfield, with Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher the midfield cover on the bench tonight.
In terms of other team news, Lisandro Martinez is fit enough to start after his recent calf injury, but Diogo Dalot is only fit enough for the bench after he missed the Dublin training camp due to illness.
Manchester United XI vs Leeds: Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Ugarte, Fernandes (c); Amad, Cunha, Sesko. Substitutes: Bayindir, Dalot, Heaven, Malacia, T.Fletcher, Mount, Lacey, Mbeumo, Zirkzee.