Early Team News: Man Utd Possible Starting Line-Up Against Newcastle
Taking to the Old Trafford turf for the final time in the 2023-24 Premier League season, Manchester United pit their wits against fellow European hopefuls Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.
Erik ten Hag’s men are reeling from a 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday night, prior to which the Magpies hit back against Brighton & Hove Albion to come away with a point in a 1-1 draw.
Manchester United and Newcastle know there is little margin for error when they face off at Old Trafford this evening.
A win at Old Trafford could secure a top-six spot for the Magpies, leaving eighth-placed Man Utd behind while Chelsea, who sit seventh, face Brighton tonight.
It has been a tough season for Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils with just one win in eight Premier League games after being beaten at home to Arsenal on Sunday.
Manchester United Injury update
Injuries have ravaged Manchester United squad this season. Scott McTominay, Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were back in full training last week, only the former made his comeback in the loss to Arsenal; the latter two were late withdrawals, while Martinez is still getting back up to speed with the rest of his teammates but is looking good for a return here.
The Red Devils were handed another concern on Sunday as Amad Diallo – an effervescent force on his first Premier League start of the season – limped off in the second half with a knee problem, but he played down his concern after the match and should be fine for Wednesday.
That is more than can be said for Tyrell Malacia (knee), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Harry Maguire (muscle), Raphael Varane (muscle), Anthony Martial (groin), Mason Mount (unspecified) and Luke Shaw (thigh), while all of Fernandes, Rashford and Willy Kambwala – just out of the treatment room – require assessment before kickoff.
Both Lisandro Martinez,Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo are present for tonight’s game at Old Trafford.
Manchester United possible starting lineup
Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Evans, Dalot; Amrabat, Mainoo; Casemiro, Bruno, Garnacho; Amad.
