Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes should start. (Image: GETTY)
visit on Sunday, days after high-flying side slayed in the . It’s a fierce contrast for the visitors. desperately requires a surprise victory to brighten a torrid run of six wins in 20 matches.
The Dutchman faces judgement day at Villa Park, around 48 hours before United’s hierarchy holds a long-standing meeting in London to discuss club matters. Even is set to attend.
Express Sport runs through what could be Ten Hag’s final starting line-up as the Red Devils’ manager if there is more misery in the West Midlands.
Man Utd’s predicted XI vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Onana
Andre Onana’s improvement has been a shining light in United’s so-far dark season. Ten Hag might have already lost his job if his £47million David de Gea replacement hadn’t limited the damage.
Defence: Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot
Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot have started all six games and both Europa League outings.
Why? The full-back pairing is the only one at Ten Hag’s disposal while both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s injury recoveries continue.
It would be a surprise to see Lisandro Martinez and partner each other again after their nightmare in Porto in midweek – and this term in general.
They aren’t co-existing at all, which could open the door for Thursday’s late hero, Harry Maguire, to reclaim a starting spot, with De Ligt dropping out.
Harry Maguire may have earnt a Man Utd recall. (Image: Getty)
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Midfield: Mainoo, Eriksen, Fernandes
There are question marks over Kobbie Mainoo’s fitness after he withdrew from the 3-0 defeat to with a knock.
The 19-year-old missed the 3-3 draw with Porto but travelled with the squad and has been selected for England duty in the October international break. He should be fit to feature.
Who partners with Mainoo is the major dilemma. Christian Eriksen is in better form than Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro.
is available after United successfully appealed his three-match domestic ban due to a wrongful dismissal against Spurs. It’s a good job he learned his lesson and settled down in midweek…
Attack: Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund
It was a shock to see Marcus Rashford withdrawn at half-time against Porto after he terrorised the left side for 45 minutes and found the net. Ten Hag’s reasoning suggests he’ll be starting again at Villa.
Alejandro Garnacho could reclaim his spot on the right over Amad after the latter’s ineffective display at the Estadio do Dragao.
opened his account for the season in his first start last time out and showed promising signs.
United need a natural goalscorer right now, and Hojlund fits that profile more than a more rounded option like Joshua Zirkzee.