Predicted Manchester United XI to face Wolves: Who should start?
After a disappointing start to the season, Manchester United have managed to get themselves back to winning ways. United looked down and out after that 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the season but the Red Devils have resurrected their Premier League campaign with six points from their last two games.
And Jose Mourinho’s men successfully carried that winning mentality to the Champions League as well. The trip to Switzerland to face Swiss champions BSC Young Boys was always going to be a tough ask but United managed to run away with all three points after thrashing their opponents 3-0.
Jose Mourinho made good use of his squad depth and rotated his players effectively in the Champions League tie. However, United face Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Saturday and the manager should stick to a settled line-up. Wolves have played some impressive football this season and United must be at the top of their game to claim all three points.
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Phil Jones remains on the treatment table to nurse his injured hamstring and Marcos Rojo is still unavailable due to a knock he picked up in training.
Spaniard Ander Herrera is out with an ankle injury and Nemanja Matic will be unavailable as he serves a suspension for the red card he received against Watford.
Predicted Manchester United XI to face Wolves
Manager: Jose Mourinho
Formation: 4-3-3
David De Gea (GK)
The Spaniard fared well in the Champions League tie against Young Boys. He made a couple of important saves to keep United in the game and looked good while handling crosses. He is virtually an automatic selection for Mourinho.
Diogo Dalot (RB)
The Portuguese teenager made his first-team debut in the Champions League fixture and should retain his place in the line-up after an impressive all-round display against the Swiss champions.
Chris Smalling (CB)
He had a decent game in the Champions League and looked quite composed at the back. Mourinho should continue with him, given that Phil Jones is still injured.
Eric Bailly (CB)
The Ivorian seems to have fallen out of favour after his horrendous showing against Brighton but Mourinho should hand him a start ahead of Victor Lindelof, who looked way too sloppy in the Champions League.
Luke Shaw (LB)
The English international came up with another clinical performance against Young Boys. He was solid at the back and contributed to the attack with some delightful crosses. Arguably United’s brightest spark of the season so far, Mourinho should continue to hand him more starts.
Paul Pogba (RCM)
The World Cup winner bossed the midfield and turned the game in United’s favour with two goals. He is United’s midfield general and an automatic selection for Mourinho.
Marouane Fellaini (CDM)
The Belgian started United’s last two games in the Premier League and came on as a substitute in the Champions League tie. He has done a good job of shielding the rearguard and Mourinho should give him another start.
Andreas Pereira (RCM)
Fred hasn’t hit the ground running this season and delivered another lacklustre display against Young Boys. Given that Matic is out due to a suspension and Herrera is injured, Mourinho should start Pereira.
Anthony Martial (LW)
The Frenchman scored his first goal for United in Switzerland and Mourinho should start him ahead of Alexis Sanchez, who hasn’t been at the top of his game.
Marcus Rashford (RW)
The English international looked impressive in the last game and had multiple opportunities to score. He hasn’t been clinical with his finishing but must start ahead of Juan Mata.
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Romelu Lukaku (ST)
The Belgian centre-forward has blown hot and cold this season and had another disappointing outing in the Champions League. However, he is exceptional when he performs up to his potential and Mourinho should be hoping for his talisman to fire this weekend.
