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Michael Carrick needs Kobbie Mainoo back before Man Utd crisis worsens

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Manchester United were without Kobbie Mainoo as they lost at the hands of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The stats suggest the Reds are significantly stronger when the academy graduate is available.

It came as a huge blow when Michael Carrick ruled Kobbie Mainoo out of Manchester United’s trip to Spain. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is or whether he will be available to face Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.

Mainoo’s absence was felt as United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid . Carlos Baleba made his first start for the club, alongside fellow new signing Andrey Santos, with Youri Tielemans in the no.

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Manchester United were without Kobbie Mainoo as they lost at the hands of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The stats suggest ...

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