India, Oct. 21 -- Manchester United travel to Lake Como on Wednesday, October 21, knowing their Champions League campaign could become considerably more complicated before it gathers momentum.

Michael Carrick's injury hit side face Cesc Fabregas' Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with both clubs sitting on three points after two European fixtures.

But beyond the mounting injury list, there is a tactical problem United cannot afford to ignore.

Como vs Manchester United Match Details

Manchester United Team News: Carrick Faces A Defensive Puzzle

Carrick has confirmed that Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw will miss the trip to Italy.

Martinez could return this weekend, while Mainoo faces approximately another 10 days...