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Erik ten Hag dodged the axe over the international break and prepares to face Brentford this afternoon.
Manchester United host Thomas Frank’s side at Old Trafford in matchday eight of the Premier League.
United have had their worst start to a Premier League season ever, with eight points in their opening seven games.
With a plethora of new injuries and some key figures returning for Brentford, the chips are stacked against the Red Devils.
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Manchester United Team News vs Brentford
Kobbie Mainoo will miss the game and is expected to be out with a muscle injury for a few weeks.
The 19-year-old has started every game in the league this season and will be United’s biggest miss.
Long-term absentees Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are still unavailable.
Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho were all spotted in training in the mid-week, but it is uncertain if they will be fit to start.
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Manuel Ugarte is also a doubt after coming off with an issue for Uruguay on Wednesday.
For Brentford, they will be rejuvinated by the potential return of three key players.
Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard will be fit to face United this afternoon after managing minor injuries over the international break.
Yoane Wissa could also return, but Frank explained yesterday that it will likely be a matchday decision.
‘Wissa is training on the grass with the team which is positive. I need to find out if he is ready for Saturday or if it is too soon,’ the Brentford manager said.
Manchester United Predicted XI
- Goalkeeper: Onana
- Defenders: Mazraoui, Evans, Martinez, Dalot
- Midfielders: Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes
- Forwards: Rashford, Hojlund, Garnacho
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