Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will consider making some changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s Europa League opener against FC Twenteat Old Trafford.
The Red Devils, who played out a 0-0 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday, are still having to cope without summer signing Leny Yoro (foot), while Luke Shaw is doubtful with a calf issue.
However, Tyrell Malacia (knee) has made a welcome return to first-team training, as has Victor Lindelof after a spell out of the side with a toe issue; both players are set to be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Andre Onana impressed between the sticks against Palace to help United keep their third successive clean sheet, and he is expected to continue in goal, while Ten Hag may ponder selecting Harry Maguire in central defence at the expense of either Matthijs de Ligt or Lisandro Martinez. Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are both set to remain as full-backs.
Summer signing Manuel Ugarte made his second successive Premier League substitute appearance at the weekend after making his full debut in a 7-0 EFL Cup winover Barnsley last week, and the Uruguayan is in contention to return to the first XI in midfield.
Casemiro is another who could be recalled as Ten Hag considers whether to continue with Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen in the engine room, while Bruno Fernandes will presumably retain his spot in the number 10 role, meaning Mason Mount may begin as a substitute.
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