Michael Carrick drops Kobbie Mainoo hint but rules two Man Utd stars out of Chelsea clash

Michael Carrick drops Kobbie Mainoo hint but rules two Man Utd stars out of Chelsea clashManchester United boss Michael Carrick will have to do without some key players when his team travels to London to face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekendCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter14:13, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesKobbie Mainoo could return for Manchester United this weekend(Image: Getty Images)Kobbie Mainoo could feature for Manchester United against Chelsea this weekend as he closes in on a return from injury - but Michael Carrick has confirmed that Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu will play no part at Stamford Bridge.‌The Red Devils head to London light defensively after Martinez was shown a red card against Leeds last time out. The Argentine joins Harry Maguire on the sidelines after the 33-year-old was handed an additional one match ban on Wednesday.‌Carrick's options in midfield have been boosted by Mainoo's return to training - and the young midfielder could yet play some part this weekend.‌"Kobbie is doing little bits, he's working toward it, he's doing bits, so there's a decision to be made," the Manchester United boss said in his pre-match press conference on Friday.READ MORE: Michael Carrick told to use infamous Sir Alex Ferguson tactic by ex-Man Utd starREAD MORE: Chelsea ready to SELL Alejandro Garnacho after star's shock Man Utd U-turnMainoo, who was absent from the 2-1 defeat at home to Leeds after picking up a knock, has been a regular in the team under Carrick since the former Red Devils midfielder succeeded Ruben Amorim back in January.Carrick responded "no" when he was asked if Martinez was available for Saturday, although there was no clarification over whether or not United have appealed against the three match ban he will cop as a result of his red card against Leeds.‌View 3 ImagesMichael Carrick confirmed Lisandro Martinez will not be available for the Chelsea game(Image: Getty...