{"id":637965,"date":"2024-03-30T03:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T07:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=637965"},"modified":"2024-03-29T16:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T20:18:56","slug":"manchester-united-predicted-lineup-brentford-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/30\/manchester-united-predicted-lineup-brentford-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Martinez a Possibility: Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is in line for a possible return to the squad for Manchester United&#8217;s trip to Brentford this coming Saturday, March 29, kick-off 8 pm GMT. The Red Devils will be looking to build on their dramatic last-gasp FA Cup win over rivals Liverpool the last time out. Here is your Manchester United Predicted Lineup for the clash:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Brentford<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LisandrMartinez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LisandrMartinez<\/a><br \/>\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LukeShaw23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LukeShaw23<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The boss has issued the latest on our defensive duo \u2935\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a> || <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#PL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ManUtd\/status\/1773690749625716983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Manchester United Have Lined-up Recently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United have generally lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this season, but injuries have forced manager Erik ten Hag into re-thinking this of late.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Andr\u00e9 Onana is a guaranteed starter in goal, with Diogo Dalot now one of the first names on the team sheet at right-back. Raphael Varane has started recent games at centre-back, joined by Jonny Evans or Victor Lindelof, depending on availability. At left-back, the return of Aaron Wan-Bissaka against Liverpool enabled natural centre-back Lindelof to move back into his favoured position after having deputised for the injured Luke Shaw on the left in recent weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/20\/paul-pogbas-at-manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Went Wrong For Paul Pogba At Manchester United<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In midfield, newly capped England international Kobbie Mainoo has been partnered by Scott McTominay or Casemiro in the double pivot in recent weeks, with the Brazilian ruled out\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manutd.com\/en\/news\/detail\/casemiro-injury-situation-explained-ahead-of-liverpool-cup-tie\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with injury<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0ahead of the Liverpool FA Cup tie two weeks ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the advanced midfield positions, winger Alejandro Garnacho has operated on the right in the last few games, with relentless captain Bruno Fernandes in the number 10 role. Marcus Rashford, when fit, is a mainstay on the left wing but has also been covering upfront during Rasmus Hojlund&#8217;s injury absence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hojlund returned to action in the FA Cup two weeks ago and featured in both of Denmark&#8217;s fixtures during the international break, and should be starting against Brentford in the number nine position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the last five fixtures in all competitions, Manchester United have three victories and two defeats, having been on a seven-game unbeaten run until the home loss to Fulham on February 24. Despite largely positive results since the turn of the calendar year, questions remain over the Red Devils ability to maintain control of games, with many recent games, whether wins or losses, marked by chaos and inconsistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Indeed, Ten Hag&#8217;s side seems to play both their best and worst football in moments of transition, committing players forward to cause teams real headaches with their speed &#8211; but also exhibiting vulnerability in turnovers as huge swathes of midfield are open when the team loses possession. These issues have been exacerbated by a consistent stream of injuries to the defensive line, with constant rotation the story of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Injuries To Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The big news from the manager&#8217;s press conference is that Argentinian centre-back Lisandro Martinez is in line for a return to the squad following a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/14\/manchester-united-lisandro-martinez-argentina-squad\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">successful trip<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with the national team &#8211; during which he continued his recovery from a knee problem. Luke Shaw ( Thigh) and Tyrell Malacia (Knee) are still out, although Ten Hag has specified that the former is still in line to return before the end of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/22\/liverpool-arsenal-united-interested-rodrygo\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal And Manchester United Among Premier League Clubs Interested In Real Madrid Star<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Dutchman gave little away about the fitness of Casemiro (Muscular injury), Harry Maguire (Knock) and Jonny Evans (Hamstring), with all three assessed ahead of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Striker Anthony Martial is still out whilst he recovers from groin surgery, with the Frenchman expected to be available sometime in mid-April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Altay Bayindir could be in line to return to the bench after a couple of weeks out with a muscle strain. FA Cup match-winner Amad Diallo is suspended after being sent off for removing his shirt after scoring a last-minute winner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Predicted Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK: Andr\u00e9 Onana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RB: Diogo Dalot<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Raphael Varane<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB: Victor Lindelof<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM: Kobbie Mainoo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM: Scott McTominay<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RW: Alejandro Garnacho<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CAM: Bruno Fernandes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LW: Marcus Rashford<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST: Rasmus Hojlund<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Current Odds: Brentford vs Manchester United<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brentford: 9\/5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Draw: 14\/5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United: 5\/4<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is in line for a possible return to the squad for Manchester United&#8217;s trip to Brentford this coming Saturday, March 29, kick-off 8 pm GMT. The Red Devils will be looking to build on their dramatic last-gasp FA Cup win over rivals Liverpool the last time out. 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