"Last Wednesday marked Noussair Mazraoui's first start since December, when he jetted off for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mazraoui began the game at right-back, then switched over to the opposite flank when Shaw was replaced by Diogo Dalot. However, the Moroccan full-back failed to make it to full-time."
"Having picked up an undisclosed knock in the closing stages, Mazraoui limped off to be replaced by Tyrell Malacia - who ultimately found himself at fault for late Newcastle's winner - in the 85th-minute. Carrick provided no update on the player's condition on Wednesday, but Mazraoui was also seen limping as he left St James' Park."
"Despite Carrick saying Mason Mount was getting closer to a return last week, the midfielder is still yet to feature for United since making a brief cameo appearance in January's Manchester derby. Carrick revealed Mount had picked up an injury in training after that game, but he has since returned to first-team training."
Manchester United's defensive lineup has been disrupted by fitness issues affecting key players. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire recovered from previous injuries, with Maguire completing 90 minutes at Newcastle while Shaw was substituted after an hour. Noussair Mazraoui, making his first start since December following his Africa Cup of Nations absence, suffered an undisclosed knock in the closing stages against Newcastle and limped off in the 85th minute. Tyrell Malacia replaced him but was blamed for Newcastle's late winner. Mason Mount remains sidelined after picking up a training injury following January's Manchester derby, though he has returned to first-team training. With a crucial Champions League clash against Aston Villa scheduled for Sunday, United has a brief recovery window to assess injuries and determine player availability.
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