When Manchester United hosts Chelsea in Premier League action this weekend, Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in command once more.
After Erik ten Hag was fired on Monday, the United legend was given temporary leadership.
After Wednesday’s exciting Carabao Cup victory against Leicester City, van Nistelrooy will have three more games as interim manager because Ruben Amorim is not anticipated to formally take over until the international break in November.
Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are still recovering from their respective thigh and knee injuries, so the Dutchman is probably going to be without them for Chelsea’s visit.
Luke Shaw is still out, as Ten Hag confirmed in his parting letter that the left-back has experienced yet another injury setback and that his recuperation is “not going as we expected.”
Tyrell Malacia is still recovering from his lengthy layoff, while Shaw hasn’t played for his team since February. As a result, van Nistelrooy is unlikely to have a reliable left-back alternative.
After being carted off with what was believed to be an ankle sprain against Fenerbahce last week, United is yet to confirm the full degree of Antony’s injury.
Man Utd’s predicted starting lineup against Chelsea
Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund, Onana, Mazraoui, and de Ligt
Man Utd players Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James, Caicedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, and Jackson were predicted to be in Chelsea’s starting lineup.
