Man Utd vs Burton: Preview and Predicted line up

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Manchester United’s next test is the defence of their League Cup. The first step of which, is a third round clash with Championship side Burton Albion.

Manchester United would love to have a cup run, similar to the one they had in the very same competition last year. While the stature of most domestic competitions has reduced drastically, with many terming such competition as ‘Mickey Mouse trophies’, it always helps to add more accolades to your trophy cabinet. While this competition does not hold as much significance to Mourinho’s plans for Manchester United this year, this competition serves as a petri-dish of sorts for young talent to take centre stage.

Let us look at Man Utd vs Burton predicted line up:

Goalkeeper:

Sergio Romero

Manchester United’s back-up keeper, Sergio Romero will be expected to make his first start of the season. David de Gea will need some rest after featuring heavily for Manchester United so far.

 

Defense:

Shaw – Smalling – Lindelof – Darmian

The defence will see a massive reshuffle, once again. The CB pairing of Smalling and Lindelof, who were decent in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over FC Basel will be expected to feature at the heart of defence. Matteo Darmian, who has been used excessively as a LB for most of his career, might finally have a pop at his preferred position of RB, with Luke Shaw making the cut at LB. Alex Tuanzebe, one of Manchester United’s standout academy player might be expected to make an appearance later on in the game.

 

Midfield:

Herrera – Carrick – McTominay

The midfield too, will see plenty of new faces. Manchester United’s captain for the season, Michael Carrick will be expected to start at the pivot of the midfield trio. Ander Herrera, who has had cameo appearances thus far, will get his first start of the campaign alongside the academy graduate, Scott McTominay.

 

Attack:

Rashford – Martial – Lingard

Mourinho will drop Romelu Lukaku for this encounter, and in his place, we could see Martial playing as the out and out striker, a position we all know he can play in. He would be expected to be flanked by Jesse Lingard, another player who appears to be on the fringes of Mourinho’s plans this season; and Marcus Rashford playing down the other wing.  Angel Gomes, who was handed his first appearance last season by Mourinho, will be an interesting name on the substitute bench and could be called on in the second half.

 

Man Utd vs Burton line up prediction
Man Utd vs Burton line up prediction

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