Mbemba is training normally and is available for the West Ham match! Manchester United faces another nemesis in Szeszko aiming for his first start.

Manchester United secured a 2-0 win over a reduced Tottenham side at Old Trafford on Saturday. Normally, the squad would rest the day after the match, but due to the upcoming Tuesday trip to West Ham, Carrick and the coaching team altered the schedule, with players returning to Carrington for training on Sunday.

The club’s leading scorer with 10 goals this season left Old Trafford limping after the Tottenham match, sparking worries about his fitness. Fortunately, his condition appeared good during the next day’s training, and it should not affect upcoming games.

Sources confirmed that Carrick, Haaland, and the coaching staff arrived early at Carrington to analyze the match, after which all starting players from the Tottenham game did recovery training while others trained normally. The team is in high spirits and positive mood. Mbemba is also fine and fully focused on preparation, with little risk of missing Tuesday’s away match.

Mbemba’s availability is great news for Carrick, as the Cameroonian winger has scored 9 Premier League goals and is the team’s top scorer. However, Manchester United will definitely still be without De Ligt and Patrick Dogu. Mason Mount’s return remains uncertain, pending medical clearance, and academy prospect Shea Lacey has also joined the injury list.

Carrick’s starting lineup has become fairly consistent, and the Manchester United manager prefers to stick with the same squad. However, he must decide whether to start the €85 million striker Szeszko up front. The last time Szeszko started was on January 7.

Since Carrick took charge, Szeszko has only appeared as a substitute. In the Fulham match, he scored a brilliant injury-time winner, but in the Tottenham game, he came on late as a substitute and missed a chance to add to the score.

West Ham are desperate to avoid relegation and may take an attacking approach at home. This season, the “Hammers” have the second-worst defense in the league, conceding 48 goals. Therefore, this match could suit Szeszko’s pace and his height advantage inside the box.

Of course, Manchester United must not underestimate their opponents just because they are in the relegation zone. West Ham have been a thorn in the Red Devils’ side recently, winning 4 of the last 6 meetings between the teams! The first meeting this season at Old Trafford ended in a 1-1 draw. Now, Manchester United have a chance to make amends, aim for a fifth consecutive win, and boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Manchester United’s left-back Luke Shaw praised Carrick for the transformation he has brought to the club, saying the team has undergone a dramatic change since the Ruben Amorim era. “He has brought many changes,” Shaw told talkSPORT radio. “But in my view, the biggest change is that he understands the club, knows exactly what it takes to win games, how to keep everyone happy, and how to enjoy the work we are doing.”

Luke Shaw added, “He won many honors here as a player, so he knows the club, and I think that’s the most important thing. He also knows how to get the best out of players, and he really has done that. Of course, team culture is crucial — day in, day out, the team’s performance, mindset, and focus are vital. We motivate each other every day, which is a hallmark Carrick has brought. I think everyone really enjoys this atmosphere now. You see, it’s not just about the starting eleven; the substitutes are equally important and can make an impact. Even when celebrating goals, it’s not only the players on the pitch; those on the bench run around celebrating together. I believe this shows true unity.”