Mazraoui trains ahead of Villa contest

Mazraoui trains ahead of Villa contestWednesday 11 March 2026 14:51Noussair Mazraoui has trained with the Manchester United squad at Carrington on Wednesday.The Morocco international was forced to leave the field in the 85th minute in some discomfort, after appearing to be hurt in a challenge with Joe Willock, during the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United last time out. Tyrell Malacia took his place. It sparked some fears about the defender’s fitness, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League outing against Aston Villa (14:00 GMT kick-off).However, the 28-year-old was part of the main group when our MUTV cameras were present for the latest session at our base, with build-up continuing to the weekend assignment at Old Trafford. It is good news for head coach Michael Carrick, with the Midlanders one of our competitors for a top-four slot that would guarantee a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.Mazraoui has forced his way back into the reckoning, following his Africa Cup of Nations involvement with Morocco, as the hosts ended up reaching the final. He has played in six of our seven games since being available again for selection, only being an unused substitute for the 1-1 draw at West Ham United. After coming on as a 24th-minute substitute for Luke Shaw, who was ill, in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, he operated at left-back. The Newcastle clash represented his first start since AFCON and he played on the right-hand side of the defence. Carrick is likely to provide a team news update in Friday’s press conference.Recommended:How Carrick’s Reds have responded VideoHow Carrick’s Reds have respondedMichael gives us the inside track on United’s preparations for Villa, at a significant local football session…14 assists and counting for Bruno Video14 assists and counting for BrunoBruno Fernandes is chasing Becks’ assists record fast, clocking up 14 with nine games to play…Wednesday 11 March 2026 14:51Back to Top