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There was a prevalent theme when Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho met the media today to preview the Swansea City match- injuries! When figuring out your first team prediction, it’s rather easy- just pick anyone who’s left still standing. Thus Mourinho made a comment re-assuring fans that reinforcements are on the way to his extremely injury depleted squad.
So injury depleted that the manager himself might have to play centre back, Mourinho joked.
Here’s a link to the video of the Mourinho press conference.
In looking at our predicted MUFC XI, who’s left who you could even sub in really- Jesse Lingard? Luke Shaw? Here’s a link to the full injury report for the clash with the Swans.
Attack: Marcus Rashford
Attacking Midfield: Anthony Martial, Wayne Rooney, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Midfield: Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera
Defense: Matteo Darmian, Daley Blind, Eric Bailly, Antonio Valencia
Goalkeeper: David de Gea
Odds via Sky Bet:
United- 2/5, Draw- 7/2, Swansea City 7/1
Prediction: United 1, Swansea City 0
Despite all the absentees, United were still able to muster up a point at City; in a match where they were dominated in terms of scoring opportunities. Versus 18th place Swansea City, I still see them managing to take all three points.
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