Manchester United face Danish Superliga leaders FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, after a narrow 2-1 victory against Sheffield United on the weekend. Read on for the latest team news and our predicted lineup for the Red Devils.
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Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Copenhagen
How The Red Devils Lined Up Against Sheffield United
Dutch manager Erik ten Hag chose a largely familiar squad for the away tie at Bramall lane on Saturday night, featuring Andre Onana, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof in defence.
In midfield, Sofyan Amrabat played alongside Scott McTominay, whose heroic double at Brentford turned almost certain defeat into a stunning victory in injury time. Ahead of them, Marcus Rashford and Antony covered the left and right flanks, respectively. Captain Bruno Fernandes started behind Rasmus Hojlund.
Erik ten Hag Manages Narrow Sheffield Victory
United have yet to impress fans with a comprehensive victory in any meaningful game this season and it was the same story at Bramall Lane on the weekend. Despite having 63% of the possession, the Reds only had 14 shots with five on target compared to Sheffield’s 12 with six on target.
Scotland international McTominay, who has six goals for his national side this year and was the hero against Brentford FC, once again rose to the occasion and provided the first goal of the night. Following that, Oli McBurnie equalised from the spot just six minutes later.
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It took until the 77th minute for the Manchester side to wrestle back control of the game, with Diogo Dalot’s stunning effort curled into the net from 20 yards out.
While Paul Heckingbottom’s side struggled to retain possession, with a poor pass completion record of 67%, Ten Hag’s side only managed 80% despite facing the 20th-placed relegation battlers with the worst defensive record in the league.
Manchester United Team News
Sergio Regulion is expected to return to the matchday squad for their Champions League tie with Copenhagen. Ten Hag will be relieved to have a senior left back in the squad after Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw were sidelined earlier in the season.
Casemiro’s lack of discipline has been an issue since his £60 million move to the red side of Manchester, once again, he is suspended for Tuesday nights crucial European tie.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez and Amad Diallo all continue to suffer from long term injuries, while Jonny Evans is a doubt after being forced off at Bramall Lane on the weekend.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs FC Copenhagen
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Regulion; Amrabat, McTominay, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford; Hojlund
After a crushing defeat at Old Trafford to Galatasaray in their last Champions League match, Ten Hag’s side sit at the bottom of the group with zero points. Their opponents sit on one point above them and even managed to give Bayern Munich a scare last time out.
Last season, they managed to earn a draw against United’s rivals and treble-winning side Manchester City, albeit they were at home and will have to travel to Old Trafford tie. Nevertheless, United will start the strongest squad possible, although an extensive injury list might have limited them from any other approach regardless.
With Casemiro a notable absentee for this game, it is likely that Scott McTominay will once again be turned to. With the Scottish midfielder in red hot form, fans will hope that he can once again prove the unlikely hero for his boyhood club.
