S_Kagawa
2017-11-25 15:02:25
A STATEMENT FROM UNITED CAPTAIN CARRICK
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick has issued the following statement via Twitter...
"I just want to clear up my situation as I've had quite a few people asking if I'm ok and why I haven't been fit over the last couple of months.
"After feeling strange during the second half of the Burton game in September, I underwent a series of tests. It turned out to be due to an irregular heart rhythm which has been fully investigated and I had a procedure called a Cardiac Ablation.
"I had to build up training steadily whilst being monitored closely but I feel fine now. I would like to reassure everyone that I'm healthy and back training hard with the team. I'm building up my fitness and aiming to be back in contention for selection soon. Thanks for your support."
We wish Michael well and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch soon.
S_Kagawa
2017-11-25 15:03:31
The boss revealed in his pre-match press conference that Marcos Rojo - who made his return from injury against Basel - is in contention to feature on Saturday. Mourinho also stated Paul Pogba cannot play for longer than 65/70 minutes currently, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not ready to start, but he could make another 15/20 minute cameo appearance. The manager also admitted Eric Bailly and Phil Jones would both be unavailable for the match. However, Antonio Valencia, Juan Mata and Ashley Young could all return to the squad after not travelling to Switzerland, though Michael Carrick is likely to continue to miss out. Meanwhile, Brighton manager Chris Hughton has an almost full squad at his disposal, with Steve Sidwell the only player not training at the moment.