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Andre Onana is accessible for Manchester United’s econd match of the 2025/26 season at this time towards Fulham, however head coach Ruben Amorim has not confirmed whether or not he’ll play.
Defence
Though substitute keeper Altay Bayindir made a excessive profile error within the opening match towards Arsenal, Amorim was very defensive of his keeper after the sport.
Given additionally United’s reported makes an attempt to signal Royal Antwerp keeper Senne Lammens, we simply have a hunch that Bayindir will maintain his place within the aspect for now as we watch what develops within the goalkeeping division between now and when the switch window closes.
The again three towards Arsenal – Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw – had been wonderful and we anticipate them to start out once more. Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven are different choices, however Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui are nonetheless out injured.
Mazraoui has a hamstring damage sustained in pre-season and Martinez nonetheless hasn’t fairly accomplished his restoration from knee surgical procedure.
Wing backs and midfield
The truth that Amorim began Diogo Dalot at proper wing again forward of Amad final weekend means that the pair might be rotated, with Dalot the extra defensive possibility. The query is whether or not the boss considers an away fixture towards Fulham to warrant a extra attacking possibility.
We expect he’ll go on the offensive and that Amad will begin forward of Dalot. Patrick Dorgu will almost definitely begin at left wing again.
Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro will in all probability additionally reprise their midfield roles. Manuel Ugarte has proven poor kind just lately and it’s pretty clear that Amorim doesn’t see Kobbie Mainoo as a quantity six.
It’s anticipated by many who United can even attempt to signal somebody in defensive midfield place earlier than the window closes. An unsuccessful push for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was proof of this. Within the meantime, nonetheless, the Brazilian appears the most suitable choice.
Forwards
Benjamin Sesko will doubtless begin his first sport in a pink shirt, with Rasmus Hojlund now trying more likely to go away. The Slovenian might be flanked by Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Mainoo, Josh Zirkzee and Mason Mount are different choices.
Chido Obi may make it to the bench, though he didn’t characteristic towards the Gunners.
Right here, then, is our predicted line-up for this afternoon’s 4.30pm kick-off:
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