Ten Hag explains United line-up

Wednesday 08 February 2023 19:03

Erik ten Hag has discussed his Manchester United selection for the home game against Leeds United.

The Reds are without Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Scott McTominay, Casemiro, Donny van de Beek, Christian Eriksen, Antony and Anthony Martial.

Erik has opted to recall Diogo Dalot, for his first Premier League start since the defeat to Aston Villa on 6 November, and hand a full debut to Marcel Sabitzer, our loan signing from Bayern Munich. 

The third change is Alejandro Garnacho, whose likely spot on the left would presumably mean Marcus Rashford switching to the opposite flank.

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"We have a squad and we have to deal with such situations," he said of Casemiro's suspension. "Of course, you always want to continue, if you are in a good run with the same team. But we have so many games and that will always be there. Injuries, illnesses, suspensions and you have to deal with that.”

The boss was asked by Sky Sports if he was tempted to choose Jadon Sancho, with Garnacho preferred in a wide role.

“Not in this game," Erik replied. "Jadon also, over the weekend, was a little bit ill. But he is in a good mood, a good run. He is developing after his setback during the winter period. So, he will come, we are happy he is back in the squad. Last week, he made his return. So, we will have to see."

Wan-Bissaka is out due to illness.

THE TEAMS

United: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fred, Sabitzer; Rashford, Fernandes (c), Garnacho; Weghorst.

Substitutes: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Iqbal, Mainoo, Elanga, Pellistri, Sancho.

Leeds: Meslier; Ayling (c), Koch, Wober, Struijk; Adams, McKennie, Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto; Bamford.

Substitutes: Robles, Firpo, Aaronson, Summerville, Gyabi, Rutter, Kristensen, Greenwood, Joseph.

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