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Man Utd hit by double injury blow as key duo ruled out of Atletico Madrid clash after missing training

MANCHESTER UNITED have been struck by a double injury blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. The Red Devils departed for the Spanish capital on Monday for their second game of the competition's league phase. But first-team…

By Mitchell Hall · The Sun

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:31 PM

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Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
Both players missed training on Monday morning after featuring in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Full-backs Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are also expected to miss the fixture through injury.

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Manchester United players Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have both been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Both players missed training on Monday morning before the team traveled to the Spanish capital. Shaw was substituted late during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur and was seen limping afterward, while Mainoo completed the full match despite carrying a knock.

United manager Michael Carrick faces further defensive issues with Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also sidelined. However, center-back Matthijs de Ligt has traveled with the squad and could make his return after being out since November with a back injury.

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