Manchester United expected starting line-up v Middlesbrough - 7 changes predicted for Red Devils
There are a few difficult selection dilemmas for Ralf Rangnick to make ahead of the FA Cup clash.
Manchester United host Middlesbrough on Friday in the fourth-round of the FA Cup, and have several selection choices to make ahead of the 8pm tie.
Ralf Rangnick’s past two weeks have been dominated by who will and won’t leave the club, but finally he knows which personnel he has to choose from between now and the end of the season.
The German also has some absentees for Friday’s game, and he confirmed in Thursday’s press conference that Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Alex Telles, Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani are all unavailable for the visit of the Championship outfit.
Here we look at some of the changes the United manager may make to his side.
1. Dean Henderson
Ralf Rangnick could hand the back-up goalkeeper a rare start in the FA Cup.
2. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
It’s either the ex-Crystal Palace man or Diogo Dalot at right-back, but the latter is more likely to start at Burnley on Tuesday.
3. Phil Jones
The defender impressed on his only appearance this season, and his inclusion could allow Rangnick to rest Raphael Varane.
4. Harry Maguire
With Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly out, the United captain is likely to start. Photo: With Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly out, the United captain is likely to start.