This means that manager Michael Carrick will be missing four out of five key central defenders for the away match at Stamford Bridge in the 33rd round of the Premier League.

Leny Yoro and De Ligt are injured, while Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are suspended. Currently, they only have one fit player left: Ayden Heaven.

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Yoro recently sustained an injury during training - Photo: PA

According to SunSport, Yoro's latest injury sustained during training could sideline the young French talent for the rest of the season.

If Yoro is unavailable, Heaven could partner with Luke Shaw, who previously played as a centre-back in a four-man defense under manager Erik ten Hag.

Diogo Dalot will return to the starting lineup, but will play on the left wing, while Noussair Mazraoui will continue to occupy the right wing.

Michael Carrick also urgently called up young centre-back Tyler Fredricson, who hasn't started a game since the League Cup defeat against Grimsby Town last August.

At least there's some positive news regarding Manchester United's personnel situation. Kobbie Mainoo and the rest of the team boarded a train to London after missing the 1-2 defeat to Leeds.

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Predicted Manchester United lineup against Chelsea - Photo: SunSport
Match schedule Round 33 18/04/2026 18:30:00
Brentford -
Fulham 18/04/2026 21:00:00
Leeds -
Millennium 18/04/2026 21:00:00
Newcastle -
Bournemouth 18/04/2026 23:30:00
Tottenham -
Brighton 19/04/2026 02:00:00
Chelsea -
Manchester United 19/04/2026 20:00:00
Aston Villa -
Sunderland 19/04/2026 20:00:00
Nottingham Forest -
Burnley 19/04/2026 20:00:00
Everton -
Liverpool 19/04/2026 22:30:00
Manchester City -
Arsenal 21/04/2026 02:00:00
Crystal Palace -
West Ham