Manchester United predicted starting XI against Villarreal
Ole Gunnar Solskjær will need to get back to winning ways when his Manchester United take on Villarreal in the Champions League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Our source learned that Dean Henderson though played in the Carabao Cup last week, David De Gea is expected to return between the sticks against Villarreal.
In the defence, Man United are going to have to make changes there, with three regulars set to miss out. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is definitely out as he’s suspended so Diogo Dalot will come in at right-back.
Harry Maguire was forced off during the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend due to a calf injury and Solskjaer has suggested the centre-back could be out for a few weeks. Victor Lindelof is expected to be recalled to line up alongside Raphael Varane on Wednesday night.
Luke Shaw was also substituted off against Villa on Saturday due to injury and although Solskjaer says there is a chance he could make the bench against Villarreal, it looks like Alex Telles will start at left-back.
Things may force Ole Gunnar Solskjaer into getting accurate decisions when it comes to the midfield. It is obvious Nemanja Matic is pushing for a recall while Donny van de Beek is another option for Manchester United if Solskjaer wants to freshen things up in midfield but we think he’ll stick with Fred and Scott McTominay in the middle of the park.
Bruno Fernandes is almost certain to keep his place in the attacking midfield role so Juan Mata will miss out on a starting spot once again.
In terms of attack: Manchester United could make one change in attack with Jadon Sancho pushing for a recall. The English winger has made a slow start to life at Old Trafford since arriving from Borussia Dortmund so he’ll be desperate to make an impression if called upon against Villarreal.
Mason Greenwood could be the man to make way as Paul Pogba is likely to keep his place while Cristiano Ronaldo should once again lead the lines up front as he looks to continue his stunning goal-scoring record in the Champions League.
Our predicted XI: De Gea, Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Alex Telles, Fred, Scot McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba, Christiano Ronaldo.
By: Elisha Aberiganya | Follow us on Twitter @activtvgh
