International call-ups latest for March break Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has recovered from an illness and will join Morocco’s squad ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay. Meanwhile, Bryan Mbeumo has been ruled out of Cameroon’s squad for the friendlies against Australia and China as a precautionary measure following his substitution in the 71st minute of Friday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Both Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko have been forced to withdraw from international duty, with Sesko missing Slovenia’s matches against Hungary and Montenegro to fully recover from an ongoing injury issue managed by the club. The international break coincides with critical World Cup play-off fixtures, as the final qualification spots for the upcoming tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are set to be decided in the coming weeks. National teams are finalizing their preparations for the event, while domestic league action temporarily pauses. Manchester United’s squad, managed by Michael Carrick, will not return to competitive fixtures until Monday, 13 April, when they host Leeds United at Old Trafford in a 20:00 BST kickoff. Additional updates include details about Harry’s red-card incident, which delayed his path to a career milestone, and a poll to determine the Man of the Match from Friday’s draw against Bournemouth. The club also highlighted highlights from the match, featuring a 90-in-20 recap of the game at the Vitality Stadium. Gary Neville participated in a special session at Carrington, where season-ticket holders aged seven to 10 played with their idols, creating an iconic all-time United XI. The club also shared a behind-the-scenes look at the event, emphasizing its significance for young fans.#michael_carrick #benjamin_sesko #noussair_mazraoui #bryan_mbeumo #gary_neville
Manchester United Squad Update Ahead of Bournemouth Match Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided an update on the team’s preparations for the upcoming away fixture against Bournemouth, set for Friday evening. The match marks the final game before a 24-day break from first-team action, with the club facing a Cherries side currently on a 10-game unbeaten streak in the league. Key players are sidelined due to injury or illness, including Noussair Mazraoui, who missed training at Carrington on Wednesday, and Lisandro Martinez, who remains absent. Mazraoui is expected to be fit for the subsequent match against Leeds on April 13, while Martinez is ruled out of the Bournemouth game but should be available for the next fixture. Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu are also unavailable due to injury, with Carrick expressing frustration over de Ligt’s prolonged recovery from a back issue. Mason Mount is back in the squad but is unlikely to start, having been an unused substitute in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Carrick emphasized the team’s focus on managing the injured players’ return, noting that Martinez is closer to a comeback after this match, while Dorgu is further behind. Mazraoui’s absence is attributed to illness, with Carrick stating the player “just wasn’t feeling too good today.” Bournemouth’s squad situation also includes Tyler Adams, who missed the previous match against Burnley due to a precautionary absence. Cherries manager Andoni Iraola confirmed the uncertainty surrounding Adams’ availability for Friday’s game. The hosts’ lineup saw Alex Jimenez start on the bench, with Adam Smith moved to right-back, while Ben Gannon-Doak, returning from a lengthy lay-off, is among the substitutes.#manchester_united #michael_carrick #bournemouth #noussair_mazraoui #lisandro_martinez
