Bruno Fernandes will return to the Manchester United starting lineup against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United will be desperate to return to winning ways when they welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday evening. And Erik ten Hag has greeted positive updates on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Lisandro Martinez, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford have resumed training ahead of the game against Arsenal. Anthony Martial has also made strides in his rehabilitation process and might be available. However, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Raphael Varane remain on the sidelines.
In addition, Mason Mount has picked up another injury to round off a frustrating debut season at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag discussed the potential availability of several players during his pre-match press conference.
The Manchester United manager said, “I hope I have players [back and available], yeah. But there are players that did train this morning. Bruno was on the pitch and Scott McTominay was on the pitch, so there are some players returning. But also I have to report that unfortunately, yesterday, Mason Mount fell out [of contention]. So he will not be available for Sunday.”
“Yesterday Licha came to me and he wanted to play on Sunday against Arsenal, but he is not ready yet. He needs a little bit more time to go through the process. Rashy, of course, he trained this morning as well, and we have to see how he recovered from this.”
The Manchester United manager continued, “But I think it looks quite good and I hope he can tomorrow make the next training and then see if he is available for Sunday. Luke Shaw had a setback in his process as well but there is still a hope and he will fight to be available for the final.”
Rashford might not be fit enough to start against Arsenal. So, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony should continue as the wide attackers, with Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund completing the numbers in the final third.
As for the midfield unit, there is no looking past Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo. With Lisandro Martinez not fit enough to start, Casemiro will continue as a makeshift centre-back, joining Jonny Evans, Diogo Dalot, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the backline. Finally, there is no looking past Andre Onana between the sticks.
Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, fernandez, Garnacho; Hojlund
