Perhaps some relief is in store, on the fitness front, for Manchester United. Last season’s first choice right back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is now moving closer towards a return to action. He probably won’t feature in the Manchester Derby on Sunday, but he is at least in contention now to make the squad.
More good news, surrounding left back Tyrell Malacia, as he trained for the first time this season. He is a ways away from featuring still, but hey, progress is progress.
Manchester Derby FYIs
Kickoff: Oct 29, 4:30pm, Old Trafford
Starting XI Predictions: United City
Team News: United City
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Odds/Probability: United Win 4/1, 20% | City 8/13, 61.9% | Draw 3/1, 25%
Table Position: United 8th, 15 pts City 2nd, 21 pts
Premier League Form: United WWLWL City WLLWW
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The man Malacia contends with for a starting position, Luke Shaw, remains out until next month. Elsewhere Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo remain out indefinitely Additionally, Jadon Sancho remains suspended and likely will never play for the side again. Finally, Casemiro has returned from injury and served his suspension, so he is available for selection here. While the Brazilian midfielder contributed a lot last season, his first with United, he’s been kind of a disaster this term.
Casemiro has gotten into trouble with the officials on numerous occasions, and suffered a noticeable drop in from on the pitch. He may not be viable as a first choice holding midfielder anymore.
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