Man United starting XI vs. Como confirmed as English team's patched
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Manchester United faces Como in a Champions League match with a depleted squad due to numerous injuries and suspensions. Matthijs de Ligt returns to the starting lineup to bolster a patched-up defense.
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By Matt Law | 21 Oct 2026 16:44 , Last updated: 21 Oct 2026 16:49
Manchester United and Como have confirmed their starting teams and substitutes for Wednesday's Champions League contest in Italy.
The 20-time English champions are without the services of Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Benjamin Sesko through injury.
Meanwhile, Ayden Heaven remains unavailable for selection through illness; Leny Yoro is another key absentee for Man United due to suspension, with the France international sent off against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last week.
As a result, it is a patched-up defence for Michael Carrick's side in Italy.
The big news is that Matthijs de Ligt comes in for his first appearance since November 2025, with the Netherlands international recovering from a long-term back injury.
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