Manchester United have an update on Bryan Mbeumo’s role, dated 26 September 2026. Speaking in the club’s official pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League visit of Sabah, Mbeumo addressed where Michael Carrick wants him to play. His answer was simple: he will fit in wherever the team needs him.
Bryan Mbeumo updates role stance on 26 September
Mbeumo used his press conference slot to play down any debate over his best position. He has featured across United’s front line since his summer arrival, and he made clear that variety does not bother him.
“I’ve been used to playing a few positions in the attack,” Mbeumo said. Asked whether he had a preferred role, he added that it “doesn’t really matter” where he lines up, so long as he delivers on the pitch.
It is a straightforward message from a player who has already shown he can produce results from more than one area of the final third.
Versatility across Carrick’s Manchester United forward line
The Cameroon international has been one of the more adaptable pieces in Carrick’s attack this season. He scored twice against Atletico Madrid during pre-season, an early sign that his end product was not tied to one specific role.
That flexibility continued into the Premier League. Mbeumo started on the right wing in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Everton, one of several matches in which Carrick has used him wide rather than through the middle.
Carrick now has extra attacking depth to consider. Benjamin Sesko is approaching full fitness, giving the manager another option up front as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast. Mbeumo’s willingness to play anywhere across the attack only adds to that flexibility heading into a busy stretch.
Where to watch Manchester United vs Sabah FK
United fans searching for broadcast details for the Sabah fixture will find that specific channel and kick-off information has not been confirmed through the club’s official channels at the time of writing. What is confirmed is the fixture itself: a Champions League group match between Manchester United and Sabah FK, with Mbeumo among those who spoke publicly in build-up to the game.
Supporters should check UEFA’s official channels and United’s own matchday information nearer kick-off for confirmed broadcast details, as those have not yet been verified for this piece.
What happens next
With Mbeumo comfortable playing across the front line and Sesko closing in on full fitness, Carrick has more attacking options to manage in the coming weeks. Mbeumo’s comments suggest he is happy to be used flexibly, whatever shape Carrick chooses to send out against Sabah.
For more background on how this story developed, see the original Mbeumo role report.
