Manchester United secured a vital 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday night in their push for Champions League qualification.
However, despite the positive result, the focus quickly shifted to fresh injury concerns at full-time. There were some positives before the match.
Patrick Dorgu returned to the squad for the first time since January. Meanwhile, Leny Yoro recovered from a recent issue and came on as a second-half substitute.
These updates offered encouragement, but the overall situation became worrying. Michael Carrick now has new problems to deal with ahead of a crucial fixture.
Manchester United will face Liverpool next weekend, and squad availability could play a major role in that contest. Matheus Cunha was a surprise omission from the squad against Brentford.
The Brazilian has been a regular presence this season under both Carrick and Ruben Amorim. He also played almost the entire match against Chelsea and scored the winning goal.
However, Carrick confirmed before kick-off that Cunha picked up a minor hip flexor injury during that game. As a result, he was not available for selection.
There was another setback during the second half. Luke Shaw, who has enjoyed a consistent run of fitness this season, could not complete the match.
He went down off the ball and had to leave the pitch after struggling to continue. Shaw has already made 34 appearances this campaign, which shows his improved fitness levels.
However, this latest issue raises concerns ahead of the upcoming matches. Carrick did not provide an update after the game, but more information is expected later this week.
Meanwhile, Matthijs de Ligt continues his recovery from a lower-back injury that has disrupted his season.
He has been sidelined since November and has suffered multiple setbacks during rehabilitation. He is now closing in on a return, but it remains unclear whether he will feature again this season.
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