Michael Carrick has shed light on Kobbie Mainoo’s unexpected absence after Manchester United slumped to a 2-1 home defeat against Leeds United, a result that ended a 44-year wait for the visitors at Old Trafford.
The midfielder was notably missing from the matchday squad despite having been a consistent presence in recent weeks.
His omission raised immediate concerns, particularly given his growing importance in United’s midfield and the club’s ongoing efforts to secure his long-term future.
Carrick moved quickly to clarify the situation before kickoff, revealing that the decision to leave Mainoo out was precautionary rather than indicative of a serious injury setback.
The 20-year-old, who completed the full 90 minutes in United’s previous outing against Bournemouth nearly a month ago, had also been involved during the recent international break with England national football team.
“Over the last day or so, Kobbie just had an issue in training,” Carrick told Sky Sports. “So it seems small but big enough to keep him out tonight. It wasn't worth the risk, to be honest, so we're hoping it's pretty small and it won't be too long.”
Mainoo’s recent workload has been notable. In addition to his club duties, he featured twice for England in March, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Uruguay before starting in a narrow defeat to Japan.
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