Manchester United manager Michael Carrick could make three big changes to the starting line-up during Monday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils shared the spoils against Bournemouth on the road prior to the international break. They are currently third in the table with 55 points, seven ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea.
The club have the chance to boost their Champions League pursuit further as the Blues could drop points against Manchester City in today’s afternoon kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
Ahead of the Leeds game, Carrick could three changes from the stalemate at the Vitality Stadium.
Harry Maguire received a straight red for denying a clear-cut goalscoring opportunity at Bournemouth.
Lisandro Martinez returned to training after missing five matches with a calf injury. He was with the first-team group in Dublin and has continued to work with the team at Carrington.
The £57 million signing could be drafted straight into the starting XI. He should partner Leny Yoro in the heart of the defence. There could be another change to the backline too.
Diogo Dalot missed the recent trip to the Republic of Ireland due to illness. With extra training under his belt, Noussair Mazraoui could get the nod over the Portuguese at right-back.
The other change should be upfront with Benjamin Sesko leading the line. The Slovenian has scored in four of his previous six games, with three of those coming off the bench.
The striker has been in a rich vein of form and deserves to lead the attack. Bryan Mbeumo has not been in good form lately but his withdrawal during the international break should freshen him up.
Sesko’s return to the number nine role could see Mbeumo return to his customary right-wing position. Amad Diallo looks a likely candidate to drop out of the starting XI against Leeds.
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