Manchester United have a ton of question marks, on the fitness front, heading into their first match coming out of the international break. There are five key players to be concerned about on Saturday when the Red Devils host Leicester City, and chances are that at least a couple of them will be fit for selection.
United definitely need all hands on deck. Although it’s just mid-September, this feels like a must-win, or at least must not lose, when you look at how many places higher the Foxes currently are in the standings.
Options are limited in attack for sure, and we might see some major selection issues in the back as well; depending on the next fitness update on Friday.
Is it time to drop Victor Lindelof? After all, even the Swede himself has been critical of his poor form lately. If so, then who do you pair with Harry Maguire when he faces his former club?
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Marcus Rashford
Daniel James Juan Mata Jesse Lingard
Paul Pogba Scott McTominay
Ashley Young Victor Lindelof Harry Maguire Aaron Wan-Bissaka
David de Gea
Leicester City and Manchester United FYIs
MUFC team news, injury report: go to this link
Kickoff: Saturday Sept 14, 3pm, Old Trafford
Google Result Probability: Manchester United win 52%, Draw 26%, Leicester City win 22%
Odds via Betway: Manchester United win 1.80, Draw 3.75, Leicester City win 4.33
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