(3-4-3): THREE Players banished and TWO runaway players recalled as Man United’s new coach Ruben Amorim made a total change to Man United’s lineups against Leicester City
Manchester United’s latest new era begins with them hosting Leicester City in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
United dismissed manager Erik ten Hag on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to lowly West Ham on Sunday, which came about due to a highly contentious penalty awarded following a VAR review in second-half injury time at London Stadium.
That defeat left United 14th in the Premier League standings, closer to the relegation zone than the UEFA Champions League places, and eventually left the manager’s position untenable. Ruud van Nistelrooy is in temporary charge and must find a way to restore confidence at the club.
The Foxes suffered a dispiriting 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest but have had two extra days to prepare for this meeting, with that league loss taking place last Friday.
Below is the latest team news and the predicted lineups for this fixture.
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Man United vs. Leicester City lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Van Nistelrooy will probably be wary of experimenting too much and should turn to more experienced heads to lead them through this period of transition.
With that in mind, expect this to be a largely strong team. Jonny Evans could return to the side against his former club, but there remains no clear indication as to when left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia will finally be back.
Mason Mount is more likely to target Sunday’s league meeting with his old club for a potential return. Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are still sidelined, along with Leny Yoro and Antony.
United fans will hope to see Amad Diallo given a chance in the first XI.
Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Mazraoui — Ugarte, Eriksen — Garnacho, Fernandes, Diallo — Hojlund
Injured: Antony, Mainoo, Maguire, Malacia, Mount, Shaw, Yoro
Suspended: None
