Today, Man United will host Roberto De Zerbi’s team at Old Trafford in an effort to avenge their loss to Arsenal.
Today, Rasmus Hojlund will make his home debut for Manchester United when they host Brighton at Old Trafford.
The team of Erik ten Hag entered the international break fresh off a disappointing 3-1 loss to Arsenal. Alejandro Garnacho believed he had won it late, but the winger’s goal was disallowed for offside, and the Gunners went on to score through Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus.
The Reds manager was eager to draw positives from the setback, most notably Hojlund’s debut. Without any qualms about his fitness, the 20-year-old came off the bench for 23 minutes and repeated the feat twice more for Denmark.
The United supporters think he is now prepared for his first start after he played 45 minutes against Finland. Six weeks after being shown around the stadium prior to the 3-1 friendly victory against RC Lens, they have instructed Ten Hag to give the Dane a full home debut at Old Trafford.
With Jadon Sancho and Antony both out of this afternoon’s game, the right wing is the other significant attacking decision. Additionally, Facundo Pellistri has received support from the public to make his Premier League debut.
The Uruguayan has only played 84 minutes of Premier League football for United, but he has consistently impressed when called upon, and the current scenario offers him the ideal chance to earn his chance. Starting in the left is Marcus Rashford, who is a lock.
The majority of United’s problems this season have been in the midfield, thus the fans preferred a more stable formation there. The obvious starters are Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, but Scott McTominay has been given a spot following another stellar Scotland international campaign.
Mason Mount is not anticipated to be ready in time to perform this afternoon, while Sofyan Amrabat’s absence was also confirmed by Ten Hag on Friday. Due to a precautionary injury, the Moroccan withdrew from international service.
Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez are both healthy enough to play, according to Ten Hag, who confirmed this during the pregame press conference. Fans have supported the same starting lineup from the Emirates despite Raphael Varane’s absence.
Additionally, they decided to keep the same full-back options, with Diogo Dalot moving to the left in place of summer acquisition Sergio Reguilon. With Andre Onana in the goal, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s defensive prowess will be put to the test against Kaoru Mitoma.
Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, McTominay, Fernandes, Pellistri, Rashford, and Hojlund make up the complete United Fans’ XI.
After an outstanding debut season as Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag’s team is back in the Champions League.
The Reds have a fantastic history in the European Cup, having won the illustrious cup three times. The Dutchman now needs to uphold that legacy.
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