[4-4-1-1]: Bruno as a striker, Amad and Garnacho starts in a strange position- Man United’s confirmed lineups against Everton as Ruben Amorim made shocking changes to end Man United’s defensive problems
Manchester United will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories when they welcome Everton to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday evening, with Ruben Amorim securing his first victory since arriving as head coach of the 20-time English champions.
The hosts drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in England’s top flight last weekend, and they currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, six points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Everton, who are down in 15th spot in the division, picking up 11 points from their opening 12 matches of the campaign.
Manchester United will be bidding to make it back-to-back victories when they welcome Everton to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday evening, with Ruben Amorim securing his first victory since arriving as head coach of the 20-time English champions.
The hosts drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in England’s top flight last weekend, and they currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, six points behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United’s injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Everton, who are down in 15th spot in the division, picking up 11 points from their opening 12 matches of the campaign.
Leny Yoro
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Everton)
Yoro returned to training with Man United ahead of the Europa League clash with PAOK, and the centre-back, who fractured his metatarsal during pre-season, is now closing in on his competitive debut for the Red Devils.
Amorim has revealed that the centre-back’s fitness is being carefully monitored, and he was not involved against Bodo/Glimt, but there is a chance that he could be in the squad against Everton.
Toby Collyer
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Collyer has not been in a matchday squad for Man United since the middle of September due to a muscular problem, and the 20-year-old midfielder remains on the sidelines for the 20-time English champions.
Harry Maguire
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Everton)
Maguire is now back in first-team training after recovering from a calf problem, and there is a slight chance that the experienced centre-back could return to the squad for the Premier League clash with Everton.
Victor Lindelof
Status: Out
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: Unknown
Lindelof picked up a groin problem while representing Sweden during the November international break, and the centre-back is currently unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup vs Everton
Man Utd predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans — Diallo, Casemiro, Eriksen, Dalot —Fernandes, Garnacho — Rashford.