Manchester United face test of depth against Everton as Champions League return looms for Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick faces a demanding stretch as the Red Devils look to fix defensive issues and manage squad depth ahead of their Champions League return against Sabah.

Manchester United made four signings this summer, but players reportedly felt one key area still should have been strengthened even after the arrivals of three new midfielders

Deal fell through in final hours of transfer window but is set to be revived

A host of factors coalesced for United to finish the transfer window having been outspent by their rivals, despite the need to upgrade, writes Richard Jolly. It may force Carrick to adapt, challenging a relatively unproven coach to improve the players at his disposal

Dorgu has not yet played as a left-back under United head coach Michael Carrick.

Manchester United had an underwhelming transfer window as Michael Carrick was denied targets and ended up short in key positions in his squad

Rashford has spent much of the last two seasons on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona

Fernandes fires hat-trick as United enjoy home win ‘The way they bounced back, that’s the biggest thing’ A delighted Michael Carrick praised how Manchester United bounced back from the opening-weekend defeat at Hull with their 5-2 rout of Ipswich. Bruno Fernandes’s hat-trick, scored in the 40th, 61st and 68th minutes

MICHAEL CARRICK insists Manchester United could still be active in the transfer market before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline. United recovered from an opening weekend defeat at Hull City to hammer Ipswich Town 5-2, despite going 1-0 down. The £155million trio Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba have bolstered the