Manchester United's Shaw and Mainoo miss training ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

Manchester United's Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo missed training ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, raising doubts about their availability for the game.

Shaw and Mainoo were absent from the training session, with their status for the upcoming match now uncertain. Manchester United is set to face Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Shaw has been a regular starter for Manchester United this season, while Mainoo has made several appearances, including starts in the Premier League and Champions League.

Manchester United has not provided an official update on the players' conditions or the reasons behind their absence from training.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, is preparing for the match after securing a 3-0 victory over Getafe in La Liga on Saturday.

Manchester United's upcoming fixtures include a Premier League match against Fulham on Saturday, following their Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid.

CONTEXT: Manchester United's potential absence of key players ahead of a crucial Champions League match highlights the importance of squad depth and the impact of injuries on team performance.