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Interim Manchester United head coach Darren Fletcher has made three adjustments to his beginning XI for right this moment’s FA Cup third spherical conflict with Brighton at Previous Trafford.
Matthijs de Ligt is the one identified injured participant within the squad, however Noussair Mazraoui continues to be competing on the Africa Cup of Nations for Morocco. Luke Shaw isn’t within the squad, however whether or not he’s additionally injured or simply rested is as but unclear.
Amad and Bryan Mbeumo have each been knocked out of AFCON on the quarter-final stage, however Fletcher mentioned on the pre-match press convention that the turnaround time was too quick to permit them to compete right this moment.
Each of Fletcher’s twin sons, Jack and Tyler, are within the squad for what may very well be their father’s final sport in cost.
Defence
Senne Lammens is in aim.
The again 4 are Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu.
Yoro is available in for Ayden Heaven, in an fascinating shift from Ruben Amorim’s priorities. The Englishman had been profitable the battle to start out alongside Lisandro Martinez, however Fletcher seems to be giving Yoro an opportunity to re-establish himself. Harry Maguire might get minutes off the bench on his comback from damage.
Midfield and Assault
Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes are the midfield trio.
Casemiro has been rested with Mainoo introduced in for a much-needed begin after struggling to get minutes underneath the Portuguese former boss.
In assault, Ben Sesko leads the road following his excellent brace towards Burnley on Wednesday. He can be flanked by Mateus Cunha and Mason Mount.
Substitutes
Altay Bayindir is the substitute ‘keeper.
He’s joined by Heaven, Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, the Fletcher twins, Josh Zirkzee and Shea Lacey.
Presenting your United XI for right this moment’s #FACup third-round tie 📋🏆
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 11, 2026
Kick-off at Previous Trafford is at 4.30pm.
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