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Andre Onana is out there for Manchester United’s econd match of the 2025/26 season right now in opposition to Fulham, however head coach Ruben Amorim has not confirmed whether or not he’ll play.
Defence
Though substitute keeper Altay Bayindir made a excessive profile error within the opening match in opposition to Arsenal, Amorim was very defensive of his keeper after the sport.
Given additionally United’s reported makes an attempt to signal Royal Antwerp keeper Senne Lammens, we simply have a hunch that Bayindir will hold his place within the aspect for now as we watch what develops within the goalkeeping division between now and when the switch window closes.
The again three in opposition to Arsenal – Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw – had been wonderful and we count on them to start out once more. Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven are different choices, however Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are nonetheless out injured.
Mazraoui has a hamstring harm sustained in pre-season and Martinez nonetheless hasn’t fairly accomplished his restoration from knee surgical procedure.
Wing backs and midfield
The truth that Amorim began Diogo Dalot at proper wing again forward of Amad final weekend means that the pair will probably be rotated, with Dalot the extra defensive choice. The query is whether or not the boss considers an away fixture in opposition to Fulham to warrant a extra attacking choice.
We expect he’ll go on the offensive and that Amad will begin forward of Dalot. Patrick Dorgu will almost certainly begin at left wing again.
Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro will most likely additionally reprise their midfield roles. Manuel Ugarte has proven poor type just lately and it’s pretty clear that Amorim doesn’t see Kobbie Mainoo as a quantity six.
It’s anticipated by many who United may also attempt to signal somebody in defensive midfield place earlier than the window closes. An unsuccessful push for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was proof of this. Within the meantime, nevertheless, the Brazilian appears the best choice.
Forwards
Benjamin Sesko will probably begin his first sport in a crimson shirt, with Rasmus Hojlund now wanting prone to depart. The Slovenian will probably be flanked by Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Mainoo, Josh Zirkzee and Mason Mount are different choices.
Chido Obi can also make it to the bench, though he didn’t function in opposition to the Gunners.
Right here, then, is our predicted line-up for this afternoon’s 4.30pm kick-off:
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