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Erik ten Hag could resort to a 3-5-2 formation to attempt to stem the tide of objectives being scored in opposition to his Manchester United aspect this season.
United have conceded 11 objectives in 7 video games within the Premier League and seven objectives in two Champions League video games.
New goalkeeper Andre Onana is struggling to settle in and United’s defensive rottweiler from final season, Casemiro, is wanting leggy and is reportedly being focused by opposition coaches.
If Sergio Reguilon is match sufficient to play in opposition to Brentford on Saturday, Sofyan Amrabat will little question change to holding midfield to assist Casemiro out.
But when the Spurs loanee doesn’t make it, it’s doable {that a} again three can be put in place to attempt to shore up the leaky defence.
This is able to imply Harry Maguire being introduced in alongside Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane; a big gamble given the England man’s kind, though he didn’t put a foot incorrect in opposition to Crystal Palace within the Carabao Cup final Tuesday.
Diogo Dalot and Amrabat would then be the wing backs.
Casemiro could possibly be joined by Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes or Christian Eriksen in central midfield.
Though he has been struggling for kind, we count on Marcus Rashford to maintain his place within the crew with Alejandro Garnacho persevering with for use as an impression sub.
Rasmus Hojlund will lead the road.
If not utilized in midfield, Bruno Fernandes might as soon as once more take up the correct wing position, or if he’s in midfield then we count on Antony to be introduced again in with Mount dropping to the bench.
Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia stay long-term absentees with Jadon Sancho nonetheless persona non grata in Ten Hag’s dressing room.
Kobbie Mainoo is again in coaching and will discover his means onto the bench but it surely could be a bit quickly. Amad Diallo can also be nearing a return however is unlikely to make the squad.
With all that in thoughts, right here is our predicted XI for tomorrow’s sport:
