Manchester United are set to kick off their Carabao Cup campaign today against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.
Manager Michael Carrick faces several important selection calls as he looks to strike the right balance between experience, freshness and squad rotation.
We believe the United head coach could name five players aged 21 or below in his starting XI against the Seagulls.
The biggest changes could come in defence, with several highly-rated youngsters waiting patiently for their opportunity.
Leny Yoro, 20, and Ayden Heaven, 19, could form an exciting new-look centre-back partnership.
Both defenders are highly rated at Old Trafford and have enormous potential to become important figures for United in the years ahead.
Yoro produced a standout performance against Sabah FK in the UEFA Champions League last week but made way for Harry Maguire in the starting XI against Manchester City.
The Frenchman could be reinstated and partnered with Heaven.
The former Arsenal academy starlet started in the Premier League curtain-raiser against Hull City.
However, he endured a difficult evening as the newly promoted side claimed a 2-0 victory over the Red Devils.
Heaven could now be handed another opportunity to rebuild his confidence and put that disappointing display behind him.
The third defensive change could come at left-back, where Harry Amass is waiting for his chance.
United refused to let the 19-year-old leave Old Trafford despite receiving an offer from Burnley on transfer deadline day.
He should be given regular minutes in the Cup competitions to show that he can be a solution to their left-back problem.
Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has picked up where he left off last season and remains one of the most important players in the squad.
The academy graduate has been dictating the tempo in the middle of the park and should retain his place in the starting XI.
The final change could represent another major show of faith in Shea Lacey.
The 19-year-old is predominantly a right winger but is also capable of operating in the number 10 role.
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes have started every game this campaign, making tonight an ideal opportunity for Carrick to give one of his key players a much-needed breather.
Mbeumo could drop to the bench, with the former Brentford star only called upon if United need an attacking spark later in the game.
Lacey has also attracted attention off the pitch after recently posting a message on X that appeared to reference JJ Gabriel.
Gabriel has reportedly asked United to terminate his contract so that he can pursue a move to another club.
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