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Manchester United Faces Defensive Crisis Ahead of Chelsea Clash

4/18/2026

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Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire due to suspensions ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday.
Leny Yoro is injured and will not travel, leaving Manchester United with only one available centre-back, Ayden Heaven.
Matthijs de Ligt is sidelined with a back injury.
Manager Michael Carrick must consider makeshift options, as a defeat could jeopardize Champions League qualification hopes.

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Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire due to suspensions ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea on Saturday.
Leny Yoro is injured and will not travel, leaving Manchester United with only one available centre-back, Ayden Heaven.
Matthijs de Ligt is sidelined with a back injury.
Manager Michael Carrick must consider makeshift options, as a defeat could jeopardize Champions League qualification hopes.