Manchester United kick off their Carabao Cup campaign at home to Brighton and Hove Albion tomorrow evening in an 8pm kick-off at Old Trafford.
United enter the tie on the back of a 1-0 Manchester derby defeat, whereas the Seagulls are full of confidence following their 5-0 away thrashing of Coventry City over the weekend.
Carrick’s injury update for Brighton clash
Michael Carrick spoke to reporters today to provide some insight into his team options, which are looking relatively the same as the weekend.
Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt remain unavailable while they continue working to full fitness at Carrington.
Carlos Baleba will miss out tomorrow and in Sunday’s trip to face Fulham, but the club are now hoping he will make his long-awaited debut when United return to action after the extended international break.
ℹ️ Michael has fitness updates on Amad, Matta, Luke and Carlos ahead of tomorrow's #CarabaoCup tie 👇
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 15, 2026
Regarding Luke Shaw, who was ruled out of the win over Sabah and the derby, Carrick said: “He could possibly be fit for Brighton, but it’s not clear-cut. It’s a matter of a few days rather than anything else.”
JJ Gabriel demands imminent United exit
This afternoon, news has broken detailing JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave United with immediate effect.
It’s said the 15-year-old, who is considered one of United’s most exhilarating prospects, now ‘wants out’ due to a relationship breakdown with his family and the club.
JJ GABRIEL WANTS OUT
🔴 Bosses staggered by reques
🔴 First team squad was lined up for tomorrow
🔴 Club will NOT cancel registration – under contract until end of season
🔴 Can move to Europe at 16 with Irish passport
🔴 Bosses hopeful of rectifyinghttps://t.co/KP4vZWVVFd— Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) September 15, 2026
His camp wanted him to feature more prominently throughout pre-season and to be earning minutes for the first-team.
It was anticipated that Gabriel would make his debut in tomorrow’s fixture, but he is refusing to train, so he will be omitted from the matchday squad.
The Athletic claims that the highly-rated attacker is attracting interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
JJ Gabriel asks to leave Manchester United. Letter of de-registration handed in. Club to deny request – he has contract to next summer. High-level talks ongoing.
But his clear intention is to go. Pre-season minutes a factor.
After @Matt_Law_DT ⬇️ #MUFChttps://t.co/wo3I6MfCD1
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) September 15, 2026
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