Manchester United suffer fresh injury blow as seven stars miss Aston Villa fixture
The confirmed Man Utd team news and injury latest to face Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Manchester United have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Kobbie Mainoo was expected to start his first game of the season in place of the suspended Casemiro but has been forced to miss the match due to a 'small injury' suffered in training the day before the match. It is unclear whether he will be available for selection when United host Newcastle on Boxing Day.
It means Manuel Ugarte has been selected to partner Bruno Fernandes in central midfield, while Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko have both also been included in the line up to compensate for the absence of Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo. United have named academy trio Jack Fletcher, Shea Lacey and Bendito Mantato on the bench for the clash at Villa Park.
Manchester United without seven players vs Aston Villa
Manchester United are without seven senior players against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon after their fresh injury setback.
Kobbie Mainoo is joined on the sidelines with defensive duo Matthijs De Ligt and Harry Maguire, while Casemiro has missed the match to serve a one-match suspension. Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo are all away at the Africa Cup of Nations for the next few weeks.
Ruben Amorim has made three changes to his side from the 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, with Manuel Ugarte selected to replace the suspended Casemiro in defensive midfield. The other changes see Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko included in the line up to compensate for the absence of Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo.
It means Senne Lammens keeps his place in goal, while Leny Yoro starts alongside Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw in the back three. Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu are the selections at wing-back. Ugarte partners club captain Bruno Fernandes in midfield with Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha selected in the attacking roles. Benjamin Sesko is the choice to lead the attack.
Manchester United XI vs Aston Villa: Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes (c), Dalot; Mount, Cunha, Sesko. Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Fredricson, Malacia, Martinez, J Fletcher, Lacey, Mantato, Zirkzee.
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