Man Utd's Defense in Crisis: Can They Hold Off Chasers?

0:00For the MLS, it's March 3rd, and here's what's going on. Manchester United commits three-quarters of their top defensive line for Wednesday night's Premier League game against Newcastle. Inter-manager Michael Carrick shared that Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are racing to recover after getting sick during the weekend win over Crystal. Palace Lesandro Martinez is already ruled out with injury. Carrick stressed they'll give both defenders every chance to play since it's not an injury issue, just illness, and there's still time before kickoff. The team has been without Matiz de Lyx since November, while left-back option Patrick Dorgu won't return until late March or early April. That means Diogo Dalit is the only regular starter definitely available in the back four. Without Maguire, 19-year-old Aiden Hevin might pair with 20-year-old Lenny Yoro at centerback, talented, but inexperienced kids. News Air Maserawi could step in for Shaw on the left. United have climbed into third place after six wins in seven games under Carrick, who took

1:01over in January. They're finally out of the bottom half, last seen in the top three back in May 2023. A win is huge to hold off chasers like Chelsea, six points back and six who play Aston Villa on Wednesday. Liverpool face Wolves Tuesday night, so three points in Newcastle would boost their Champions League push big time. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SOLP pillow dot com. SOLP pillow dot com. SOLP pillow dot com. SOLP pillow dot com.