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Reason Man United have stopped revealing their squads for European away games

United have historically confirmed their squads for European away games shortly before leaving a private terminal at Manchester Airport , but they will not publicly announce which players have travelled this season. It's understood United have decided to change their…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:06 AM
Reason Man United have stopped revealing their squads for European away games
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United stopped announcing European travelling squads to avoid giving opponents early insight into player availability.
  • UEFA regulations do not require participating clubs to confirm their travelling squads prior to matches.
  • Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw missed Monday's open training session ahead of the match against Atletico Madrid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United will no longer publicly announce their travelling squads for European away games this season. The club shifted its strategy because it believes releasing the squad lists in advance creates a competitive disadvantage by informing opponents of player availability a day early. Clubs are not required by UEFA to confirm their travelling squads ahead of matches.

The change comes as United prepare to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw missed an open training session on Monday, with late decisions pending on their inclusion, while Matthijs de Ligt's status remains unclear. Michael Carrick continues to confirm sidelined players in press conferences without disclosing full tactical details.

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