Manchester United will now have three weeks away from action as Michael Carrick’s side rest and recover ahead of a crucial run-in as they aim to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
The Red Devils have shown outstanding form in the Premier League since Carrick was appointed as head coach until the end of the season, with seven victories in ten matches which have seen the club rise into third place in the division.
While many United stars will go away on international duty for their respective national sides, with the break representing the last chance to impress ahead of the World Cup this summer, for some it will represent an opportunity to rest up and return to fitness in time for United’s clash with rivals Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday, April 13 (20:00 BST).
This notably includes both Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who dropped out of international duty with Cameroon and Slovenia respectively as they aim to return quickly from injury issues. We have predicted what Carrick’s starting line-up might look like for the visit of the Whites.
1. GK: Senne Lammens
The Belgian has been an outstanding signing, cementing his place as United's No.1 this season. | Getty Images
2. RB: Diogo Dalot
Likely to keep his place at full-back despite the recent return of Noussair Mazraoui from injury. | Getty Images
3. CB: Leny Yoro
The 20-year-old has earnt a regular run in the side of late and has impressed. | Getty Images
4. CB: Lisandro Martinez
Harry Maguire will be suspended following his red card at Bournemouth, but Martinez is expected to return from injury just in time to take his place at the back against Leeds. | Getty Images