Manchester United face an uphill battle at the Allianz Arena, as they face Bayern Munich and star striker Harry Kane in the Red Devil’s first Champions League tie under Erik ten Hag. Here is our Manchester United predicted lineup for the game.
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Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich in Allianz Arena Thriller
How Ten Hag Set Up His Side vs Brighton
Andre Onana started in goal behind Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez and debutant Sergio Reguilon, who impressed despite the disappointing result at home.
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In midfield, Casemiro started alongside Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay making his first league start this season after impressing on international duty with Scotland.
Bruno Fernandes covered the absent Antony on the right, while Marcus Rashford started on the left side. Rasmus Hojlund made his home debut and was unfortunate to see his first goal ruled out after Rashford failed to keep the ball in play before setting the Danish youngster up at close range.
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His side started with a box midfield, in an effort to eliminate their need for wingers, and there was hope of a strong performance in the early moments of the game, as United managed to win the ball in Brighton’s half and retained possession.
De Zerbi’s decision to adjust his set-up after a few minutes by splitting his centre-backs wide to bait United’s press, allowed them to repeatedly bypass the midfield. In one instance, Fernandes showed his frustration by throwing his arms up in response to Brighton passing around him and his teammates with ease.
Ten Hag had no response to the tactical change, although he was somewhat hamstrung by a lack of wide players to use in adjustments.
United’s loss at Old Trafford was their third of the season, with their only victories coming from fixtures against Wolves and Nottingham Forest, both by a single-goal margin. An away trip to Bayern Munich could not come at a worse time for the squad, although a win would make a huge statement and could revitalise their season.
Manchester United Injury News Ahead of Bayern Munich Tie
Manchester United’s website stated on Tuesday night that 21 players travelled to Germany ahead of the hotly anticipated match at Munich’s home ground but notable absences have been noted ahead of Wednesday night.
Despite reports of a boost to the squad, with Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount, Raphael Varane and Kobbie Mainoo hoping to return to fitness, none of the four have been named in their travelling list to Germany.
If the injury crisis at the club was not yet severe enough, Harry Maguire will be unavailable against Bayern Munich after sustaining a knock in training, leaving Jonny Evans as the only replacement for Martinez and Lindelof.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich
Onana; Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Reguilon, Casemiro, McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
