MAN UTD HANDED HUGE BOOST AHEAD OF LIVERPOOL SHOWDOWN
Noussair Mazraoui is back in training with Morocco, boosting hopes he will be fit for Manchester United's crucial Premier League trip to Liverpool. Get the latest team news and injury update.
Before Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool, which will take place after the international break, Noussair Mazraoui has resumed his training.
The former Bayern Munich player has had trouble staying healthy after suffering an injury against Leeds United in United's first preseason game.
Bench against Burnley and starting on the right against Manchester City and Chelsea, the 27-year-old missed the Premier League season's opening matches against Arsenal and Fulham.
Due to what is reportedly a thigh problem, he has missed United's previous two games. been spotted training with the Morocco team before their first match in Rabat, despite not being included in the roster for their next matches against Bahrain and Congo. Due to what is said to be a thigh problem, he has missed United's previous two games.
Mazraoui has been photographed training with the Morocco team before their first match in Rabat, despite not being included in the roster for their next matches against Bahrain and Congo.
The striker Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce and former United player Sofyan Amrabat are spotted watching with the right-back.
Seeing the versatile defender back with his national team colleagues will increase expectations that he will be eligible for the trip to Merseyside on October 19, since Mazraoui has previously been sidelined until after the October international break.
Lisandro Martinez was the only player missing from United going into the international break; therefore, the team was healthy.
The Argentina international is still working on his recovery from an ACL injury he sustained in February, to return in time to play before the year ends.
The United team's victory over Sunderland on Saturday put them in 10th position and reduced some of the mounting pressure on Ruben Amorim.
That night, Liverpool lost to Chelsea for the second time in a row, dropping to second place in the standings as Arsenal took the lead.
Gary Neville, a former United captain, stated that Amorim is "not off the hook" and needs a run of victories to advance despite the victory over the Black Cats.
On the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville stated, "I don't think it lets him off the hook; it was a must-win game."
The record is too bad, and there have been too many losses, so I don't think anyone at Manchester United will be celebrating too much tonight. However, I do think they will be relieved that there was a win, which gives them some peace of mind before the international break.
When Manchester United occasionally wins, that is insufficient. The fact that Manchester United defeated Sunderland at home shouldn't be taken as a joke. The issue is most likely that there was some uncertainty about it before the game.
WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA
Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.
Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.
He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.
Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.
The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.
England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.
Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.
He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.
Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.
If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.
COLE PALMER "OPEN" TO MANCHESTER UNITED SWITCH AMID HOMESICK RUMORS
Cole Palmer is reportedly open to a summer move to boyhood club Manchester United as claims of homesickness emerge at Chelsea.
Cole Palmer just can’t seem to escape transfer talk. Now, it’s Manchester United in the headlines, with rumours swirling that he’s homesick after spending two and a half years at Chelsea.
Apparently, Palmer wouldn’t mind a big summer move to United—his boyhood club—especially with fresh claims that he’s not exactly settled in London. He joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal and quickly became one of their main attacking threats. But now, the England international’s name keeps popping up in connection to a return up north.
The Sun says Palmer would be open if United came calling, since he grew up supporting them. But don’t expect him to head back to City while Pep Guardiola’s still the boss. That door’s basically closed.
It’s worth noting that Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, knows Palmer well from his time at City’s academy. Wilcox is a big fan—hard not to be, after Palmer racked up 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.
Despite signing a new deal with Chelsea last year that runs until 2033, Palmer reportedly misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.
Injuries have made this season tough for him. He’s only managed 13 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, and he missed Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday because of a thigh problem. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s new head coach, confirmed that before the match.
Rosenior’s already tried to put a lid on the transfer rumours, especially the talk about Palmer being homesick. “I’ve spoken to Cole plenty of times, and he seems really happy here,” Rosenior said last week. “He’s a huge part of our long-term plans.
“My job—and the club’s—is to help him consistently play at his best. He was frustrated after the Brentford game, for sure. We need to take care of him, and that’s why I kept him out of the last match.”