Confirmed Man United XI vs Como: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Matheus Cunha start
Manchester United faces Como in a Champions League match with a depleted squad due to injuries and suspensions. Manager Michael Carrick is under pressure to secure a result despite the absence of key players like Kobbie Mainoo and Ben Sesko.
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Manchester United visit Como today for an early kick-off in the Champions League.
Head coach Michael Carrick remains under intense pressure having failed to beat Leeds United on Sunday and has to deal with the absence of a host of first-team stars.
Here is the confirmed line-up for the game.
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are the full-backs. Harry Maguire continues at centre-back. He is joined by Matthijs de Ligt, who plays for the first time after an 11-month absence with a back injury.
Leny Yoro is suspended. Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu are all injured and Ayden Heaven is unwell.
Carlos Baleba is benched but Andrey Santos retains his place in central midfield and will probably partner Youri Tielemans.
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