Manchester United have benefitted from a spaced-out schedule over the previous couple of weeks, however they’re nonetheless searching a primary Premier League win since 15 December.
A golden alternative arrives on Thursday night time off the again of two morale-boosting outcomes which eased fears that Ruben Amorim would by no means be capable to get a tune out of this group of underperforming United stars.
2-2 at Anfield and a penalty shootout win at Arsenal factors in direction of a workforce transferring in the best route, however a lot of their success beneath Amorim up to now has arrived in opposition to superior opposition. Southampton, the worst workforce the Premier League has to supply, thus supply an alternate problem.
These are the video games United have come unstuck in for years beneath a number of managers.
There’s sure to be some rotation given the slog United went via on the weekend, and here is the workforce Amorim might decide on Thursday night time.
GK: Andre Onana – Altay Bayindir was the man of the hour on the Emirates, however Onana will assume primary duties once more in midweek. Bayindir’s efficiency would’ve put the Cameroonian on discover, although.
CB: Leny Yoro – Matthijs de Ligt defended with throwback vigour on Sunday and he might maybe do with a breather. Yoro is a wonderful various, and his work with the ball can be wanted in opposition to a deep-lying Southampton defence.
CB: Harry Maguire – Do not worry, Harry, the video assistant referee can be available to evaluate any grievances on Thursday. Maguire has shone on the large event beneath Amorim, however his work in transition can be put to the check right here.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – Martinez was struggling late on in additional time, however he nonetheless stepped as much as beat David Raya from 12 yards within the shootout. There’s been no suggestion that the Argentine will miss out via harm.
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui – The Morocco worldwide has been a mainstay this season and has rapidly develop into a favorite for the brand new supervisor. With United at present bereft of wing-back alternate options until Amorim fancies dropping Amad Diallo into the position once more, Mazraoui ought to get the nod.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – Ugarte’s a correct pest, with any limitations masked by business and crafty. The Man Utd followers have rapidly warmed to him, and he will be a key determine for the rest of the season.
CM: Bruno Fernandes – United are going to require passers and runners right here, so Amorim might go for an aggressive lineup and drop the in-form Fernandes into the midfield pivot.
LWB: Tyrell Malacia – Diogo Dalot’s suspension and Luke Shaw’s absence means Malacia might make a uncommon look and a good rarer begin on Thursday. We have not seen the Dutchman within the Premier League since United have been thumped 3-0 by Bournemouth three days earlier than Christmas.
AM: Amad Diallo – Amad was carrying a knock heading into Sunday’s sport, however was match sufficient for a prolonged cameo off the bench. Assuming he is 100%, the Ivorian can be again within the workforce in opposition to Southampton.
AM: Alejandro Garnacho – After teeing up Fernandes’ opener on Sunday, Amorim will seemingly follow the exuberant Argentine who provides the requisite runs in behind in opposition to a deep-lying defence.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – Zirkzee have to be brimming with confidence after a tidy show on Sunday was capped off by a cool successful penalty. With runners on both aspect and Bruno supplying from deeper areas, the situations are there for the Dutchman to thrive.
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