Erik ten Hag might need to get creative with his line up when Manchester United face Man City in the Community Shield later today.
United are set to face their noisy neighbours in a repeat of the FA Cup final as they look for the perfect start to the new season ahead of their Premier League opener next week.
There is likely to be a makeshift look to United's backline for the Wembley showdown, with teenager Harry Amass in line to start amid an ongoing defensive injury crisis. Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof have not been included in the travelling squad for the match, but Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans will be involved.
United also head into the match without Rasmus Hojlund in attack, while summer signing Joshua Zirkzee has only just started training with his new teammates. It means Jadon Sancho could lead the line as a false nine.
Here is how we think United should line up:
1. GK - Andre Onana
Onana only missed one competitive match last season and will be a mainstay again this campaign. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
2. CB - Harry Maguire
Maguire is in the United squad to face Man City and looks the most likely to partner Lisandro Martinez at centre-back. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez only returned to training at the start of the week but is set to be involved at Wembley. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
4. RB - Diogo Dalot
He was one of few players Ten Hag could rely on last season and will be eager to start. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images