Ten Hag names team to face Fulham

Saturday 24 February 2024 14:00

Erik ten Hag has selected his Manchester United side to take on Fulham at Old Trafford (15:00 GMT).

The Reds must do without Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund, who dropped out of the reckoning due to injury, after starting the win over Luton Town last time out.

It meant there were decisions to make for the manager as we look to continue a push for a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Victor Lindelof gets the nod on the left side of defence, with Omari Forson drafted in for a first start at senior level. The Academy youngster could operate down the middle, or out wide, depending on the composition of the attacking trident.

The 19-year-old has had three substitute outings, coming on late in the Emirates FA Cup wins over Wigan Athletic and Newport County, and claiming an assist for Kobbie Mainoo's brilliant winner at Wolves in the Premier League.

Toby Collyer has made it into the matchday squad and is among the substitutes.

Former Red Andreas Pereira starts in midfield for the visitors.

THE TEAMS

United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes (c), Rashford; Forson.

Substitutes: Bayindir, Evans, Kambwala, Amrabat, Collyer, Eriksen, McTominay, Amad, Antony. 

Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Reed, Lukic; Wilson, Andreas, Iwobi; Muniz.

Substitutes: Rodak, Ballo-Toure, Diop, Ream, Tete, Cairney, Broja, De Cordova-Reid, Traore. 

Recommended: