Predicted Manchester United lineup against Bournemouth (3-4-2-1): Rashford and Garnacho are once again excluded from the matchday squad. Amorim implements substantial modifications to Tottenham’s previous lineup.
Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, has extended an olive branch to Marcus Rashford in anticipation of the Premier League match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Englishman was excluded from the squad for the second consecutive game in the EFL Cup quarter-final loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. He has publicly acknowledged that he is yearning for a new challenge in a different location.
Nevertheless, Amorim emphasized during full time in midweek that Rashford has the potential to revitalize his Man United career; however, it is uncertain whether he will be involved in Sunday’s match.
In the first half of Thursday’s 4-3 loss, Victor Lindelof sustained another injury. Additionally, Luke Shaw (calf) and Mason Mount (leg) are not eligible for participation.
Even if Lindelof had emerged unscathed, it was inevitable that the Swede would be demoted as Amorim reverts to a first-choice backline, which is most likely to consist of Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Lisandro Martinez in front of Andre Onana.
Diogo Dalot is a clear choice for the left position, and Noussair Mazraoui was cleared to participate in the EFL Cup after suffering an injury during the 2-1 derby victory over Manchester City. However, Amad Diallo may now assume the role of right wing-back.
Kobbie Mainoo’s potential to form a midfield partnership with Manuel Ugarte may also be enhanced by the necessity for fresh legs. Additionally, Alejandro Garnacho was reinstated as a substitute in midweek.
Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund should resume their duties, despite the fact that the Argentine is now a contender to demote Antony to the bench.
Manchester United’s potential starting lineup: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
