Why Marcus Rashford starts for Manchester United against FC Twente as four goal ace rested
Man Utd have confirmed their starting line up for the Europa League opener against FC Twente.
Manchester United have confirmed their starting line up for the Europa League opener against FC Twente on Wednesday night.
Erik ten Hag has made three changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace last weekend, with Marcus Rashford returning to the squad in place of Alejandro Garnacho, Manuel Ugarte coming in for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire starting instead of Matthijs de Ligt.
United have kept three successive clean sheets in their matches since the international break but Ten Hag has decided to freshen things up in the backline with Harry Maguire brought in to replace De Ligt.
Speaking ahead of the match, Ten Hag explained the starting line up and why he decided to make the changes. “I have to think of Alejandro Garnacho who is also at his best from the left. He has more assists and goals from there than anyone.”
He added: "We are very happy that Rasmus Højlund is back, that Mason Mount is back."
Ten Hag was also reunited with former assistant Steve McClaren, who famously guided Twente to their first ever Eredivisie title, and joked about how much he missed the new Jamaica boss. "Every day... I miss him every morning at breakfast!"
United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Dalot; Ugarte, Eriksen, Fernandes; Amad, Rashford, Zirkzee
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, De Ligt, Evans, Casemiro, Collyer, Mainoo, Mount, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund.