This is the lineup that Manchester United is expected to start against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup.
On Wednesday night, Manchester United and Newcastle United will play a rematch of last year’s Carabao Cup final at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s first trophy at the team was won by Man United, who defeated them 2-0 in the final.
But it’s possible to argue that, after eight months, the two teams are in different places than they were before that championship game. This season, the Red Devils are having difficulty in the Premier League, and many of their fans are upset and frustrated with the football they are playing.
Although Newcastle had a sluggish start to the season, they are now beginning to establish themselves in both Europe and the league.
Ten Hag’s team enters this match in inconsistent form, but they’ll be aiming to turn things around and potentially build on their season-long success.
Here, we’ve examined Manchester United’s potential starting lineup for this match as it gets closer.
GK: Andre Onana
The starting goalie for ten Hag is Onana, and in the past few games, he has begun to show glimmers of the potential that drew him in.
Considering that this is Premier League opponents, Onana will probably start this match.
RB: Diogo Dalot
From Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s injury, Dalot has been Man United’s right-back.
Although Wan-Bissaka is back in training, this game might come too soon, thus Dalot will probably play on in his place.
CB: Raphael Varane
On Sunday, Varane was benched for United, reportedly more for tactical than for fitness-related reasons.
Therefore, Varane should be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday unless he sustains a new injury.
CB: Harry Maguire
Since returning to the starting lineup a few weeks ago, Maguire has actually been one of United’s greatest players.
Ten Hag will probably partner Maguire with Varane, who will be eager to keep playing.
LB: Sergio Reguilon
Reguilon was unexpectedly left off the starting lineup for the Manchester derby; given Victor Lindelof’s poor performance, Reguilon will probably be called back up to the starting lineup.
CM: Casemiro
Due to his lack of fitness for this weekend’s match, Casemiro has missed Man United’s previous three games across all competitions. Ten Hag will be hoping he can play against Newcastle.
United has been missing the Brazilian, and if he has practiced before the match, he will probably be added back to the squad.
CM: Mason Mount
Many Manchester United supporters are surprised that Mount hasn’t been included in the starting lineup for recent games.
On Wednesday, the Red Devils must take the lead, which might include adding Mount back into the lineup for Ten Hag’s.
RW: Antony
In the Manchester derby, Antony started the game on the bench but made a late substitute appearance.
Under ten Hag, the Brazilian is usually the first choice, therefore expect him to start this EFL Cup match.
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
For Man United, Fernandes hardly ever misses a match, and this one is not going to be any different.
The Portuguese, who has struggled to gain momentum this season, will be hoping to play a significant role in this match and help United advance to the competition’s semifinals.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho
Marcus Rashford has been selected frequently on the left side this season, so Garnacho has had to watch on for the most of it.
But Rashford is having a lot of trouble with his form and performances, so ten Hag might bring the forward out for this one so Garnacho can get going right away.
ST: Rasmus Hojlund
As Man United’s main attacking weapon, Hojlund is doing admirably at the top of the pitch even though he hasn’t scored as many goals as he would have wanted.
Anthony Martial is behind the Danish international, and since the team has to win, Hojlund will probably start again.
