‘Hopeful…’: Michael Carrick confirms team news for LFC clash amid uncertainty over three Reds

Michael Carrick has provided his team news for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday afternoon (3.30pm kick-off).Manchester United host their arch-rivals at Old Trafford in hopes of overseeing their first league double over the Merseyside outfit in 10 years.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYCarrick’s squad update pre-LFCIn regard to the players who are likely to feature, Carrick is ‘hopeful’ that Matheus Cunha will return from his brief injury setback in time to play. Michael Carrick says Matthijs de Ligt remains out, but Matheus Cunha could play v Liverpool. “Matheus has done a little bit of work, we’re not sure, hopeful.” #MUFC — Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) May 1, 2026He has trained this week after missing the win over Brenftord with a groin problem, which he sustained during United’s clash with Chelsea week prior.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe Brazilian scored the only goal of the contest at Stamford Bridge, so he will be chomping at the bit to get back on the turf and add to his tally before his maiden campaign draws to a close later this month. Appearances  Goals Assists 30 8 4 Cunha’s Premier League record for United thus farElsewhere, Carrick expects Shaw to be available following his early withdrawal on Monday night.The full-back is aiming to extend his stellar feat of starting every single Premier League fixture this term, but his involvement was cast into doubt when he required treatment for an issue last time out, leading to him being replaced by Leny Yoro in the 73rd minute.Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined, as he has been since the end of November. Carrick confirms Matheus Cunha should be fine for Liverpool game. Suggested Shaw should be fit, too. De Ligt obviously still out and Martinez suspended. #mufc — Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) May 1, 2026Liverpool team newsAs for the travelling side, Arne Slot will be without Mohamed Salah, who pulled up with a hamstring injury last weekend. “We expect him to be back in the final parts of the season but not for Sunday” ❌ Arne Slot confirms Mo Salah won’t be available for the fixture against Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/Xw8tz3r8ts — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 1, 2026It means that the winger’s final appearance for Liverpool against United was the Reds’ 2-1 triumph at Anfield back in October 2025.Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Wataru Endo, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvilli will also be absent due to injuries.[morestories latest