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Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first Manchester United team selection is an attacking 4-4-2 formation with a few surprises in the lineup.
United face Leicester City in the Carabao Cup and it is an opportunity for the interim manager to set out his stall.
The Dutchman has opted to push captain Bruno Fernandes up into a front two with Josh Zirkzee, with Rasmus Hojlund dropping back to the bench.
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho continue on the right and left wings, respectively, with Amad Diallo once again missing out.
Antony is injured.
Elsewhere, Altay Bayindir gets a rare start in goal.
The back four includes a change, with Victor Lindelof coming in for Noussair Mazraoui.
He is joined by Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.
Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia are all still unavailable.
The midfield duo are Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro.
Christian Eriksen has reportedly picked up a knock.
Kobbie Mainoo is also still injured, as is Mason Mount.
On the bench for United are Tom Heaton, Jonny Evans, Harry Amass, Mazraoui, Jayce Fitzgerald, Jack Fletcher, Amad, Hojlund and Ethan Wheatley.
Ruud names his Reds XI 🔴📋#MUFC || #CarabaoCup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 30, 2024
Leicester field a much-changed side, with just Okoli and Justin remaining from the side that lost 3-1 to Forest on Friday:
🚨 Leicester City’s Starting XI vs #mufc pic.twitter.com/cWj78SWGsI
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) October 30, 2024
Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 7.45pm.
