Manchester United: Michael Carrick issues Kobbie Mainoo injury update as Benjamin Sesko setback confirmed

Mainoo returns to training ahead of Chelsea, but Sesko faces months out with shin injury.

Kobbie Mainoo has returned to Manchester United training on Wednesday after missing six weeks with injury since the Tottenham draw in October. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed the England midfielder is back in contention for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, tracking the recovery timeline he outlined last week.

Benjamin Sesko's situation is far grimmer. The striker is set to miss at least until January due to a persistent shin injury. Carrick said the club is still working through treatment options and the exact timeline remains unclear, but acknowledged it will be "a longer period of time". Sesko had attempted to play through the problem but the setback has forced a more cautious approach.