Manchester United manager Michael Carrick addresses Man City financial r…
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has spoken out on Manchester City's financial rule breaches while confirming injury blows ahead of facing Tottenham.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has spoken to the media ahead of his team's Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Date & Time | Saturday at 17:30 BST |
| Manager (Man Utd) | Michael Carrick |
| Manager (Tottenham) | Roberto De Zerbi |
Michael Carrick Responds to Manchester City Financial Verdict
It was Carrick’s first media appearance since Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches. He said the ongoing case has raised many questions, some answered and some not, and that he does not know how long it will continue.
"Very difficult to say in many ways. It's thrown up a lot of questions, some have had answers, some haven't. As it's still ongoing, and we don't how long it's going to go, there's only so much I can say."
Michael Carrick, Manchester United manager, via BBC Sport
When asked whether United should be handed titles retrospectively if City are stripped of trophies, Carrick said he would wait for the final outcome before commenting.
Squad Fitness Updates
Carrick delivered a team‑news update. Young defender Patrick Dorgu is set to miss “a number of weeks”, and forward Benjamin Sesko is unavailable for the Tottenham game. United are still awaiting an update on full‑back Noussair Mazraoui.
He also noted that Carlos Beleba, Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have taken part in recent training sessions.
Tottenham’s Situation
Tottenham arrive under manager Roberto De Zerbi, a coach who has faced early pressure after a difficult start to the season, as reported by Bleacher Report.
Defender Micky van de Ven, who suffered a wrist injury while on international duty with the Netherlands (during their win over Serbia), has been cleared to play. According to Rotowire, he featured for around 90 minutes in each of his four recent international matches, and Tottenham expect him to retain his place alongside Jan Paul van Hecke in central defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur?
The match takes place on Saturday at 17:30 BST at Old Trafford.
Which Manchester United players are confirmed to miss the Tottenham match?
Patrick Dorgu is ruled out for a number of weeks and Benjamin Sesko is unavailable to face Spurs.
Is Micky van de Ven available for Tottenham?
Yes, van de Ven has recovered from his wrist injury sustained on international duty and has been cleared to play.
United are about to begin a run of eight games in under a month, a schedule that could intensify pressure on Carrick and his squad as they seek to bounce back against a struggling Tottenham side at Old Trafford.
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