Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United play hosts to Burnley on Thursday night at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup Round of 16 fixture with the Red Devils looking to advance to the next round.
It will be a return to the Old Trafford pitch for the home side after a long break due to the World Cup in Qatar and United would be hoping to resume their campaign with a win.
Let us now take a look at how Erik ten Hag might set up his United side for the upcoming game –
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David de Gea is poised to be the man between the sticks for the hosts Manchester United with the club unable to call upon the services of two of their key defenders for Thursday night’s game.
Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane will not be available after their World Cup final commitment which could see United draft Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in the heart of the backline.
In midfield, Bruno Fernandes is expected to be joined by Dutchman Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay with Bruno likely to feature in an advanced playmaking role.
Marcus Rashford could emerge as the No.9 option for United with Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit opening the door for the former to operate centrally with Anthony Martial and Antony on the wings.
