English giants Manchester United will face Copenhagen in the Champions League Group A match at Old Trafford on Tuesday. However, they will be dealing with a number of injury issues ahead of their next encounter.
The Red Devils will have to adjust without the suspended Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder received a red card in the team’s 3-2 loss to Galatasaray during the second matchday, although he was already absent from the following Saturday’s victory over Sheffield United due to an ankle injury.
United will have a total of eight absent players for the upcoming game, including Amad Diallo (knee), Lisandro Martinez (foot), Jadon Sancho (disciplinary), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (muscle), Tyrell Malacia (knee), and Luke Shaw (muscle).
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Erik ten Hag is likely to welcome Sergio Reguilon back from his hamstring injury, and the Spurs loanee could return to the left side of the defence instead of Victor Lindelof.
Diogo Dalot is expected to maintain his position on the right, while Harry Maguire, who had a solid performance at his former club, should keep his spot in defence, potentially alongside Raphael Varane instead of Jonny Evans.
Scott McTominay, who scored the opener against Sheffield United, is likely to continue in the midfield, but Ten Hag may be cautious about starting Sofyan Amrabat consecutively due to recent fitness concerns.
Therefore, Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is poised to feature.
Bruno Fernandes, who scored the only goal when United faced Copenhagen in the 2019-20 Europa League quarter-finals, should join Antony and Marcus Rashford as part of the attacking triangle.
Rasmus Hojlund, who has three goals in his first two Champions League games, is expected to lead the attack, reuniting with his younger brother Oscar Hojlund, who may be on the Copenhagen bench.
Manchester United Predicted Line Up against Copenhagen
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