Michael Carrick confirms huge Man Utd injury boost for Leeds game after suspension

Michael Carrick confirms huge Man Utd injury boost for Leeds game after suspensionManchester United return to Premier League action on Monday when they play Leeds - and Michael Carrick has a decision to make in central defence, with Harry Maguire suspendedCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter16:37, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick has Lisandro Martinez back fit(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that Lisandro Martinez could return from injury to replace the suspended Harry Maguire against Leeds. United return to action after 24 days on Monday but will be without Maguire after he was sent off in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.‌Martinez has missed the last five United games with a calf injury and has not played since the 1-1 draw against West Ham on February 10. But he travelled with the United squad for their four-day training camp in Ireland this week and is ready to replace Maguire, if Carrick makes the call.‌"It's just that call that we make," Carrick said. "We wouldn't be pushed into anything. I think it's important that the boys are ready.‌"So that's a decision that we'll take. He's back training, which is great, and back on the grass. But we've certainly got to make the right decision and make sure he's ready."FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Michael Carrick reveals he is making plans for next season despite Man Utd uncertaintyREAD MORE: Man Utd have major issue in summer transfer market after Antoine Semenyo snubUnited are still without Matthijs de Ligt, leaving Martinez, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven as the only two available centre-backs for the Leeds game. Maguire received a one-match suspension for giving away a penalty in the draw at Bournemouth, but could still see that extended if found guilty of improper conduct towards fourth official Matt Donohue.‌Patrick...