Manchester United injury update: Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw latest news and return dates

Rashford (hip), Mainoo (muscle) and Shaw (unspecified) remain sidelined ahead of Chelsea trip; Mainoo could return by October 31.

Manchester United face Chelsea this weekend with several key players unavailable. Marcus Rashford has been ruled out with a hip issue that manager Carrick is working to resolve, having missed recent matches including the Bournemouth loss. Kobbie Mainoo has missed the last four games with a muscle problem but Carrick indicated he could return within "10 days or so" — potentially in time for the Chelsea fixture on October 31. Luke Shaw's absence has forced a reshuffle at left-back, with Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot and Mazraoui filling in; Shaw is expected to be sidelined longer than Mainoo. The club also has longer-term absentees: Patrick Dorgu suffered a hamstring injury on international duty and is expected out for weeks, while Benjamin Sesko's shin injury has kept him out of recent squads despite earlier appearances this season. Manuel Ugarte remains unavailable after a World Cup ligament injury and is not expected back until 2027.