Manchester United will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford in the third round of the Carabao Cup tomorrow.
Man United have endured a disappointing start to the season, collecting just four points from their opening four Premier League games.
They registered a 4-0 victory over Sabah FK in the UEFA Champions League but their upcoming clash with Brighton could dictate the mood at Old Trafford for the next few weeks.
Manager Michael Carrick must get his tactics spot on if the Red Devils are to avoid another frustrating night against the Seagulls.
Brighton are renowned for their exceptional recruitment operation, repeatedly discovering immensely talented players before selling them for huge profits after just a few seasons.
One of their latest emerging talents is Malick Yalcouye, who is expected to feature against the Red Devils.
Yalcouye is predominantly a central midfielder but has looked at home when playing just behind a central striker.
He has started three of four league games this season and bagged two superb goals.
His first strike came against Chelsea when the Seagulls were 3-0 down. This shows his strong mentality and determination to keep fighting even against the odds.
The 20-year-old initially slipped a clever ball in behind the Chelsea defence for teammate Charalampos Koustoulas.
The ball rebounded straight into his path, and he made no mistake, smashing his effort against the post and into the net to open his account.
He was also instrumental in Brighton’s second goal, delivering a perfectly-weighted pass to Pascal Gross, whose deflected effort flew past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Yalcouye added his name on the scoresheet against Coventry City last week.
He is the man in form, and United must be careful not to give him the time and space he needs to hurt them.
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