Manchester United will look to get themselves back on track in their first game since the sacking of Erik ten Hag with a home EFL Cup tie with Leicester City on Wednesday night. The Dutchman was relieved of his duties following a last-gasp defeat to West Ham United, bringing an end to two seasons in charge at Old Trafford. Compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy will take temporary charge of the Red Devils on Wednesday, with Sporting Lisbon’s Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim favourite to take charge ahead of the weekend. Here is your Manchester United predicted lineup for the clash with Leicester.
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How Manchester United Have Lined-up Recently
André Onana is the undisputed number one for the Red Devils, behind a defence that typically consists of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot.
In midfield, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte have rotated alongside Christian Eriksen, with Alejandro Garnacho, Captain Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford the regular attacking midfielders behind Rasmus Hojlund. The likes of Jonny Evans, Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo offer something different from the bench.
Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics
With just one win in the last five games in all competitions, United have started the season disastrously, with the dismal run of form costing Ten Hag his job this week. The central theme of the Red Devils’ struggles has been their profligacy in front of goal, scoring just four out of 26 big chances created in the opening nine games, the worst conversion rate in the league.
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With a disjointed squad and a porous midfield that is far too easy to play through, they find themselves 14th in the Premier League table with an uphill battle to get their season back on track.
Manchester United Injuries to Consider
Mazraoui (Knee), Mason Mount (Head) and Tyrell Malacia (Knee) are all doubts for this clash, with the latter edging towards being available after being out for over a year.
Luke Shaw (Calf), Lény Yoro (Ankle), Antony (Ankle), Harry Maguire (Calf)and Kobbie Mainoo (Thigh) are all ruled out.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
GK: André Onana
RB: Diogo Dalot
CB: Victor Lindelof
CB: Jonny Evans
LB: Lisandro Martinez
CM: Manuel Ugarte
CM: Christian Eriksen
RW: Amad Diallo
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
LW: Marcus Rashford
ST: Joshua Zirkzee
