Manchester United Confirmed Lineup vs Leicester City: Elanga, Amad make full debuts; Matic the captain

Matic's Manchester United spell is set to come to an end (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Anthony Elanga and Amad Diallo make their full debuts, while Nemanja Matic is the Manchester United captain for the game against Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made 10 changes to the side that started in the 3-1 win over Aston Villa last time out, as Manchester United get set to play hosts to Leicester City at Old Trafford. Mason Greenwood is the only player retaining his spot, with the teenage prodigy possibly leading the line for the hosts.

Greenwood will receive offensive support from Amad Diallo and Anthony Elanga from the flanks, with the young duo making their full debuts for Manchester United. Juan Mata is likely reprising the no. 10 role and play off of Greenwood, with Elanga and Amad flanking him.

In midfield, Nemanja Matic and Donny van de Beek pair up in the double pivot, with Fred and Scott McTominay making way. Matic also dons the captain’s armband for Manchester United. At the back, Alex Telles and Brandon Williams come in as the two full-backs.

Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe form the central defensive partnership for Manchester United, with former Leicester defender Harry Maguire missing through injury. Finally, in goal, David de Gea makes a rare start in the Premier League. The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford are among the backup options on the bench for Manchester United.

Manchester United Starting Lineup: de Gea, Williams, Tuanzebe, Bailly, Telles, Matic, van de Beek, Amad Diallo, Mata, Elanga, Greenwood

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