Manchester United face Everton in the third game of the season on Sunday afternoon at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Prediction vs Everton
Manchester United make the short trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon for their third Premier League match of the season.
Michael Carrick's side will be hoping they can continue to impress after their 5-2 win against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford last weekend. But in their last away game (the opening game of the season), United were well beaten by newly-promoted Hull City.
A win for either side on Sunday could take them into the top four of the Premier League, but United have never lost at the Hill Dickinson, and haven't lost away to Everton since 2022.
With the tie just around the corner, Michael Carrick faced the media, and here are the latest updates on some injured first-team stars.
Amad
What happened: Amad missed the opening game of the season with what Carrick described as a "slight knock".
What's been said: Roundtable revealed that the Ivorian could be out for up to six weeks after his initial scans and is yet to return to training.
Expected return date: Saturday, 10 October, vs Tottenham Hotspur.
Mason Mount
What happened: The former Chelsea midfielder was withdrawn after 20 minutes against Paris Saint-Germain in pre-season as a precaution, but has not been in a matchday squad since.
What's been said: Mount return to training last week and could return to the squad this week.
Expected return date: Sunday, 6 September, vs Everton.
Carlos Baleba
What happened: While in pre-season training for Brighton and Hove Albion, Baleba picked up an ankle ligament injury, which has kept him from training with his new teammates.
What's been said: Last week, Carrick said: "He’s got a little ankle issue, so maybe a couple of weeks or so, three weeks. We knew that before. It’s no major issue. It’ll be great to have him back."
Expected return date: Sunday, 20 September, vs Fulham.
Matthijs de Ligt
What happened: De Ligt suffered a back injury in November 2025 and has not played since after undergoing surgery early this year.
What's been said: The Dutchman has returned to early stages of group training, but is being managed as he returns from a serious issue.
Expected return date: Sunday, 18 October, vs Leeds United.
Manuel Ugarte
What happened: Ugarte picked up an ACL injury at the World Cup with Uruguay, and has been seen in the gym with Manchester United youngster Kit Margeston.
What's been said: He is not expected to return any time soon and his recovery should not be rushed.
Expected return date: Next season.
