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.
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.
5. Luke Shaw
Rangnick confirmed in Thursday’s press conference that Shaw would play, with Alex Telles jet-lagged from his trip to Brazil.
6. Nemanja Matic
The Serbian could play in the middle due to Fred’s expected absence.
7. Scott McTominay
The midfielder scored the winner in the last round and is becoming a regular under Rangnick.
8. Paul Pogba
The Frenchman hasn’t played since the start of November but is fit again after a hamstring injury.