Shea Lacey has been named in the Manchester United squad vs Brightonplaceholder image
Shea Lacey has been named in the Manchester United squad vs Brighton | AFP via Getty Images
Man Utd have confirmed their starting XI to face Brighton in the FA Cup third round.
Darren Fletcher takes charge of his second match as interim head coach and hopes for another positive performance to strengthen his own case for the caretaker role. The 41-year-old is expected to take charge of his final match as interim boss today, with a decision set to be made early next week on who will take caretaker charge until the end of the season.
The FA Cup is United's final hope of a piece of silverware this season due to their early exit from the Carabao Cup and lack of European football. Fletcher has made three changes from the 2-2 draw with Burnley in midweek, while Luke Shaw is out of the matchday squad for just the second time this season having also missed the defeat to Grimsby in the League Cup.
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Manchester United starting line up vs Brighton confirmed
Manchester United have confirmed their starting line up to face Brighton today, and Darren Fletcher has made three changes from the side that drew against Burnley in midweek. Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw and Casemiro all drop out of the side, with Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount selected instead of them.
It means Senne Lammens retains his role in goal, while Fletcher has named a back four of Diogo Dalot, Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Dorgu.
United have named a midfield trio of Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes. The front three are Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. It means teenage talent Shea Lacey is still on the bench after he impressed as a substitute at Turf Moor on Wednesday night. Fletcher has also named his twins Jack and Tyler both among the substitutes.
Manchester United XI vs Brighton: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Dorgu; Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes (c); Mount, Cunha, Sesko. Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Maguire, Malacia, Casemiro. J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Lacey, Zirkzee.
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