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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has a threadbare squad at his disposal for tonight’s Premier League conflict with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at Outdated Trafford. Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire have been joined on the therapy desk by Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, whereas Amad, Noussair Mazraoui and Bryan Mbeumo are all competing within the Africa Cup of Nations.
The one excellent news is that Casemiro returns after serving a one-match suspension for accumulating 5 yellow playing cards.
Defence
Regardless of the dearth of obtainable defenders, we’ve a hunch that Leny Yoro might nonetheless be dropped. The younger Frenchman has been struggling for type of late, and a video even surfaced lately of Amorim lashing out in frustration at his on-pitch choices.
If he’s certainly rested, the query is who will exchange him. Lisandro Martinez is but to start out a recreation on his prolonged comeback from damage, however he’s a left-footer who could be taking part in on the fitting. A again line of Martinez, Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw could be all left-footers and in addition missing in top for set items.
Tyler Fredricson is an alternative choice, however it’s a huge step up for him.
In Amad and Mazraoui’s absence, the wing-backs choose themselves, with Diogo Dalot anticipated to play on the fitting and Patrick Dorgu on the left.
Midfield and Assault
The midfield additionally most likely picks itself, with Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte the final males standing. Jack Fletcher gave an honest account of himself on his debut in opposition to Aston Villa on Sunday, however Amorim is extra more likely to begin with the extra senior choices.
Up entrance, Mason Mount, Ben Sesko and Matheus Cunha are anticipated to play once more. Amorim has been managing Mount’s workload, although, so there’s a likelihood Josh Zirkzee will get a begin – however he isn’t a pure broad participant, so that might look imbalanced.
Shea Lacey additionally seemed vigorous in his personal Villa debut, so he’s an alternative choice.
Ultimate Ideas
In a way, with all of the absences, the stress is off Amorim and United immediately, as little is predicted of them, particularly with out Fernandes. Count on:
- Casemiro to play forward of Ugarte and to be the primary midfield playmaker.
- Dalot, specifically, to play a barely extra conservative function than normal to guard the defence.
- Extra minutes for academy stars, particularly from the bench.
With all that in thoughts, right here is our predicted XI for tonight’s 8pm kick-off:
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