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Manchetser United host Leicester in the League cup tonight, as Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of his first game as interim manager.
With Ruben Amorim’s expected imminent appointment, this may be Van Nistelrooy’s only game at the helm.
Last time out in this competition, United won in emphatic fashion, beating Barnsley 7-0 at Old Trafford.
Before Sunday’s massive game against Chelsea, there will likely be some rotation in the lineup.
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Team News and Injuries
United will still be without Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire, who are set to return next month.
Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia are also unavailable, due to long-term injuries.
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw suffered a further setback to his recovery, as Erik ten Hag revealed on Sunday that he is not progressing as expected.
Mason Mount has not played since suffering a head injury against Spurs at the start of the month.
In the last week, Antony and Noussair Mazraoui suffered injuries, but the severity of these have not been revealed yet.
Antony was forced off with an ankle sprain against Fenerbahce, while Mazraoui seemingly had an issue with his knee in United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham.
Both players are doubts for tonight’s affair.
Andre Onana may be handed some rest time, meaning Altay Bayindir could fill in for him between the sticks.
Likewise, Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo have played sporadic minutes in recent weeks and may earn some game time.
Joshua Zirkzee has a great relationship with Van Nistelrooy and it would not be a surprise if he was the Dutchman’s preferred No 9 tonight.
With their recent struggles, United do not have the luxury to field a team of academy players.
While it is certainly likely that some Under-21 stars will be in the squad, it cannot be guaranteed that any of them will start or even come off the bench for that matter.
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Manchester United Predicted XI
- Goalkeeper: Bayindir
- Defenders: Dalot, De Ligt, Lindelof, Martinez
- Midfielders: Ugarte, Eriksen, Fernandes
- Forwards: Garnacho, Zirkzee, Amad
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