Marcus Rashford will be in contention to feature for Manchester United against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux on Thursday.
Manchester United will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they lock horns with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux on Thursday night. And Erik ten Hag has greeted positive updates on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Marcus Rashford should be in the matchday squad after missing the FA Cup fourth-round clash with Newport County. In addition, Andre Onana is back from his international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations after Cameroon’s ouster.
Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka might be available after recovering from his recent knock. But Tyrell Malacia (knee), Victor Lindelof (groin), Mason Mount (calf), and Anthony Martial (groin) remain on the sidelines.
Erik ten Hag spoke about Onana and Mount during his pre-match press conference. He also discussed his team’s ability to beat any opponent. He said, “Mason Mount, it is too soon, yeah. But Andre Onana will return.”
“We know that, at our best, we can beat anyone and everyone in the squad is very convinced about this. Also, they know that, with players coming back and returning from injury, from long-term injuries, the team will be stronger. Also that helps the motivation and it helps the mood and the spirit in the team.”
Meanwhile, speaking to club media, the Manchester United boss said, “So, very hopeful. We have some players back. We have seen on Sunday, returning [were] Licha Martinez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, which is very good.”
“Also, Victor Lindelof is back into training, team training, and others, like Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount, they are on the grass. Not ready but I don’t think it takes long. The good thing is we have a strong squad and can now pick.”
The starting lineup should see only one change, with Andre Onana replacing Altay Bayindir in the Manchester United goal. The away side will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in front of him, with Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw featuring in the backline.
As for the midfield unit, Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro should pair up in the double pivot. Bruno Fernandes will reprise his usual no.10 role, with Antony and Alejandro Garnacho being the two wide attackers. So, Marcus Rashford will start on the bench, with Rasmus Hojlund leading the line against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
