admin Man United take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and our writers have shared their favorite starting XI.
Manchester United will begin their defense of the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag won the League Cup in his first season in charge with a 2-0 win over Newcastle at Wembley in February and the Dutchman will be keen to start the new cup campaign with a win. win at home.
United bounced back from a poor run of defeats with a brave 1-0 win over Burnley at the weekend and Wednesday night’s game against Crystal Palace is a chance to make it quick with wins in quick succession.
In pre-match team news, Lisandro Martinez could be sidelined again after missing the match at Turf Moor due to injury, but Mason Mount could return to the squad after recovering from a tendon injury kneeling.
Harry Maguire was also absent against Burnley but he will most likely make his first appearance of the season.
Samuel Luckhurst
The dilemma facing United is in defense as they lack professional and high-class support at full-back. The most important match against Crystal Palace this week is on Saturday and that needs to be taken into account with tonight’s squad. If Sergio Reguilon is still not healthy, Diogo Dalot should move to left-back with Victor Lindelof at right-back.
Tom Heaton is not number two goalkeeper but he is probably United’s second best goalkeeper, although Altay Bayindir is likely to start. Harry Maguire could also feature as he will not be selected for any Premier League or Champions League matches.
Sofyan Amrabat and Mason Mount need to feature ahead of the next Test matches before October’s internationals. Bruno Fernandes is a tireless performer and United could benefit from seniority and continuity in the context of changes at the forefront. Alejandro Garnacho must come on.
Steven Railston
While these types of matches are great for rotations, thin squads and Ten Hag prefer to play their best available team, there are still some changes to make after a win 1-0 against Burnley this weekend.
If Maguire is fit, he should start his first game of the season and it would be great to have Reguilon, who was ill in the build-up to Burnley and was at risk of injury during the game, straight from the first whistle.
Bayindir and Amrabat will make their full debuts and it’s worth testing Mount on the right, provided he’s fit. Martial and Garnacho will occupy the remaining attacking positions.
Daniel Murphy
Despite facing a Premier League team, Erik ten Hag must use the Carabao Cup match as an opportunity to turn his team around as much as possible. Injuries still keep options dangerously low, but it is vital that as many key players as possible are rested ahead of some crucial Premier League and Champions League matches.
As a result, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Casemiro and Andre Onana are expected to be rested.Alejandro Garnacho could return to left wing while Hannibal Mejbri resumes his role in midfield.
Facundo Pellistri will have another chance to show his quality on the right flank with Anthony Martial leading the way. Injuries to the back mean there is less room to rotate. Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are all expected to start.
The match also gives those returning to the treatment table the opportunity to get some deserved minutes so Sofyan Amrabat, Mason Mount and Raphael Varane should all start.
