Yoro may lose his starting spot at Manchester United; despite a minor injury, he could still fall out of favor! The £1 million defender impresses Carrick.

During Manchester United's clash with Chelsea, Carrick had to cope without four of his five center-backs: Maguire and Lisandro Martinez were suspended for red cards, De Ligt and Lenny Yoro were sidelined by injuries. Specifically, 20-year-old Yoro got injured in training two days prior, missing the trip to Stamford Bridge. Carrick indicated that Lenny's condition is not severe.

Carrick explained: "We hope Lenny (Yoro)'s injury is only minor, but he couldn't play today. That's part of professional football, as you all know. Regarding injuries, our squad is relatively fine—only Lenny, and Matthijs (De Ligt), who might need a longer recovery. Additionally, there's Patrick (Doku)."

Manchester United deployed full-back Mazraoui alongside 19-year-old youngster Eden Haven as center-backs in this match. Carrick explained: "With two suspended and two injured, the available options at center-back have diminished. However, we can adapt to this situation and make the best use of the resources we have."

Haven, who joined Manchester United from Arsenal for just £1 million, became the 17th player to get a starting opportunity under Carrick's tenure, and his performance earned Carrick's approval. The Red Devils' manager commented: "I think Eden (Haven) and Noussair (Mazraoui) were fantastic. Eden is so young, and Noussair isn't naturally suited to the center-back role. Still, the coaching staff enabled these two players to quickly adapt to their new roles, which deserves praise. Tonight, the players performed excellently."

Carrick added: "Players must understand and cherish the opportunity to play for the club. It's easy to forget our situation; everyone has room to improve, with much potential to unlock, but achieving good results lays a solid foundation for future development."

Although Chelsea created numerous scoring chances, with the help of the goalposts, Haven contributed to Manchester United achieving a rare clean-sheet victory. Early in the match, Haven appeared somewhat raw; a flying tackle on Cole Palmer inside the box sparked Chelsea protests for a penalty. Later, Haven gradually settled into the game's rhythm and displayed solid defensive ability in the latter stages, successfully intercepting opponents' attacks multiple times.

Statistics show Haven made 11 defensive contributions, including 2 successful tackles, 4 clearances, and 4 blocked shots. He won 6 duels and had a 100% success rate in aerial challenges—his performance in this match undoubtedly exceeded the acceptable standard.

Many Red Devils supporters believe that Haven, who came through the English youth system and has a low price tag, has adapted to the Premier League better than Yoro, whose cost is 60 times higher. The latter seemed helpless against traditional English-style play, such as when facing Leeds United striker Lewin. Therefore, with Maguire returning from suspension next round, the 20-year-old French center-back might lose his starting position.

Moreover, Haven is a left-footed player, pairing him with Maguire at center-back offers more functional completeness. Manchester United's next match is a home game against Brentford, a team known for aggressive physical play, where Haven might be more suitable than Yoro to handle such style. Additionally, Carrick has another trait: he tends not to change the lineup when the team wins, which could help Haven gain an edge in the competition with Yoro.

Haven himself considers Maguire and Arsenal's William Saliba as the players who have influenced him most. While at Arsenal, Haven was once nicknamed "little Saliba." "Who influenced me most? I might pick either Saliba or Maguire," Haven said. "Having one of them around brings a lot of reassurance. With such experienced teammates beside you, you don't need to fear."