News · 17 April 2026
Man Utd Defender Crisis: Who Plays at Chelsea?
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Man United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday severely short of defenders. Manager Michael Carrick is without Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, both suspended, while Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a long-term back injury. That leaves 19-year-old Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro as United's only fit central defenders for the Premier League fixture.
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