Ipswich Town travel to Old Trafford this weekend to face Manchester United with both sides hit by significant injury problems. A total of nine players will be absent for the Premier League fixture, with the Tractor Boys missing four first-team squad members.
According to a report from the Daily Mirror, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed several fitness issues. New £70 million signing Carlos Baleba is unlikely to be fit due to an ankle problem expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks. Amad Diallo will also miss the match, with Carrick stating, "Amad won't be involved, he'll be out for a little bit longer." The winger picked up a minor injury in training and was absent for United's surprising 2-0 defeat to Hull City last time out.
Who else is missing for Manchester United?
Mason Mount will remain on the sidelines despite returning to training with the group. Carrick offered a positive update, saying, "Mase is back around the group, he trained this week, so a real positive." However, the match comes too soon for his return. Defender Matthijs de Ligt continues his recovery from a long-term injury but is training and edging closer to a comeback. Backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton is also ruled out after sustaining an injury in a pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain, with no timeframe given for his return.
Which Ipswich Town players are injured?
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has four confirmed absences for the trip to Manchester. Winger Jaden Philogene is sidelined with an ankle problem and missed the club's opening day victory over Sunderland. Midfielder Florentino Luis is ruled out with a calf injury, while Azor Matusiwa misses out with a thigh complaint. Both players were also absent for the win against the Black Cats. Jack Taylor remains on the treatment table with a knee issue and did not feature in the Premier League opener.
What is Ipswich Town's current form?
The injury news comes as Ipswich Town sit 9th in the Premier League table with 3 points from their first game. They have a goal difference of +1, having scored 2 and conceded 1 in their 1-0-0 start. That opening day win against Sunderland, where they were considered heavy underdogs, gives them a platform. But they are already 3 points behind early leaders Manchester City in the title race. Their next fixture is a home match against Liverpool, who are currently 11th, on 4 September 2026.
How does this affect team selection?
The combined absences will force both managers to alter their starting lineups and dip into their squad depth. For Ipswich, the missing midfielders in particular will require tactical adjustments. Fans can check the latest availability updates on the club's official injuries page. The Tractor Boys will need to call upon their full resources as they navigate a challenging start to the season. You can view the complete upcoming schedule on our fixtures list.
This early-season test at Old Trafford represents a significant challenge for an Ipswich side building momentum. Managing these injury setbacks while maintaining competitive performances will be key to their campaign. The current standings show a tightly packed table, and every point will count.
