Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United

Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United is one of the latest updates being tracked by Novexa News from The Guardian Football. The manager has concerns over his group of five central defenders withstanding the demands of a long campaign In Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, and Lisandro Martínez, Michael Carrick can talk of high potential: seasoned operators

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Source: The Guardian Football via theguardian.com - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/29/manchester-united-michael-carrick-central-defence-premier-league

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