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Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will begin as Manchester United’s centre backs within the FA Cup remaining in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at Wembley at the moment.
The pair had been the spine of United’s season final 12 months however accidents this time period have meant their time collectively has been negligible.
One other star of final season whose 2023/24 has been a catastrophe, Marcus Rashford, additionally will get the nod over Amad Diallo on the wing.
This implies Alejandro Garnacho will change to the fitting.
Rashford’s inclusion will trigger fairly a stir after being missed within the video games main as much as the ultimate. Ten Hag can be hoping that the 26 12 months previous’s expertise and massive match mentality can be sufficient to seek out his type in the fitting place on the proper time.
Andre Onana can be in aim. Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be the United full backs.
Kobbie Mainoo is joined in midfield by Sofyan Amrabat, with Scott McTominay additionally included. There isn’t a place within the group for Casemiro, as predicted yesterday.
Bruno Fernandes might play within the false 9 function, with no place for Rasmus Hojlund.
It is going to be a bitter blow for Hojlund, who’s on the bench. Nonetheless, Ten Hag clearly desires to pack the midfield and attempt to hold issues tight in opposition to Guardiola’s males, bringing on the quick forwards if wanted in opposition to drained legs within the second half.
Becoming a member of Hojlund on the bench are Altay Bayindir, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof, Willy Kambwala, Amad, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount and Antony. Casemiro was initially named on the bench however was withdrawn via harm.
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In the present day’s match kicks off at 3pm.
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