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Carrick won’t pick Champions League-leading forward against Villa despite fan pressure – report

Shea Lacey masterminded Manchester United's comeback win over AS Roma, but academy star could be in for a rude shock vs Aston Villa.

By Ayantan Chowdhury · The Peoples Person

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:25 PM

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Michael Carrick is reportedly unlikely to start Shea Lacey against Aston Villa despite recent calls to do so.
Lacey became Manchester United's youngest player to register a Champions League assist during a 3-2 win over AS Roma.
The 19-year-old winger has made six appearances and scored one goal across all competitions this season.

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is reportedly unlikely to start teenager Shea Lacey against Aston Villa on Sunday. Despite calls for the 19-year-old winger to replace the out-of-form Amad, reports suggest Carrick will avoid handing him a starting role.

Lacey recently became United's youngest player to register a Champions League assist after coming off the bench in a 3-2 victory against AS Roma. The Peoples Person argues Carrick should place more trust in academy talent to help turn around United's difficult season and secure his managerial future.

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